# CVE-2011-3691: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Foxit Reader before 5.0.2.0718 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll, d

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-09-27 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Foxit Reader before 5.0.2.0718 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll, dwrite.dll, or msdrm.dll in the current working directory.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.solutionary.com/index/SERT/Vuln-Disclosures/Foxit-Reader.html

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