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Foxit.PDF.Reader.Javascript.File.Write

Release Date May 18, 2011
Severity high
Impact System compromise
Description This indicates a possible attack against a file write vulnerabilitiy in Foxit PDF Reader, the cause of the vulnerability is related to the JavaScript API which allows createDataObject() to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
Affected Products Foxit PDF Reader 4.3.1.0118 and earlier.
Recommended Actions Please refer to vendor's website for update or patch: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/
Coverage IPS VCM
Reference/s http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html http://secunia.com/advisories/43776/