CVE-2010-1239

Name: CVE-2010-1239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-05T15:30:01.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1239 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 7.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.53%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	<= 3.2.0.0303
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	2.3
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.0
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.1.0.0824
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.1.1.0901
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.1.1.0928
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.1.3.1030

References

http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/Exploit
http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/31/escape-from-foxit-reader/Exploit
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001923.html
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/announcements/2010420408.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0401Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570177Patch, US Government Resource
http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/Exploit
http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/31/escape-from-foxit-reader/Exploit
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001923.html
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/announcements/2010420408.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0401Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570177Patch, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1239?

How severe is CVE-2010-1239?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1239 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1239?

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Source: NVD / NIST