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CVE-2010-1239
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch"…
High9.3EPSS 7.5%
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- mitre
Description
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 2.0 | High9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 7.5% · top 5.5% of all CVEs (5 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 9.3.
Weakness
Affected products
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References (6)
- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001923.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- VU#570177 (opens in a new tab)third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT-VNx_transferred
- http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/ (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/31/escape-from-foxit-reader/ (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0401 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/announcements/2010420408.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
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