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TITLE:
Foxit Reader "createDataObject()" Arbitrary File Creation
Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA43776

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-03-16

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DESCRIPTION:
Chris Evans has discovered a vulnerability in Foxit Reader, which can
be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

The vulnerability is caused due to an insecure "createDataObject()"
function of the JavaScript API allowing creation of arbitrary files
with controlled content via a specially crafted PDF file.

Successful exploitation requires "Safe Reading Mode" to be disabled
(enabled by default).

The vulnerability is confirmed in versions 4.3.1.0118 and 4.3.1.0218.
Other versions may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Ensure that "Safe Reading Mode" is enabled.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Chris Evans

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html

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