# 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" sequ

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2010-04-05 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001923.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570177
- http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/
- http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/31/escape-from-foxit-reader/
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0401
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/announcements/2010420408.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11987

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