Foxit Reader 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	55177
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2012-4759
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 23 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 06 2012 09:29PM
Credit:	coolkaveh
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Foxit Reader 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit Reader is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary code.

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a legitimate user to use the vulnerable application to open a file from a network share location that contains a specially crafted Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file.

Foxit Reader 5.3.1.0606 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Foxit Reader 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

A general exploit technique has been documented by TheLeader and H.D. Moore for the Metasploit Project; please see the references for more information.

Foxit Reader 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

Foxit Reader 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Application DLL Load Hijacking (HD Moore)
  
• Exploiting DLL Hijacking Flaws (hdm)
  
• Foxit Reader Homepage (Foxit )
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 Released (Microsoft)
  
• More information about the DLL Preloading remote attack vector (Microsoft)
  
• New DLL Hijacking Exploits (many!) (Matt)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) (Microsoft)