HTTP: Foxit Reader Javascript exportDataObject arbitrary file creation
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Foxit reader exportDataObject. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
Affected Products
Foxitsoftware foxit_reader
References
CVE: CVE-2023-35985
Short Name
HTTP:STC:FOXIT-READER-EXPORT
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2023-35985 CVE-2023-40194 Foxit Javascript Reader arbitrary creation exportDataObject file
Release Date
01/11/2024
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3668
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Foxitsoftware