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CVE-2017-12892

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.34%

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CVE-2017-12892 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Compressor installers from versions from 7.0.0.183 to 7.7.2.10 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.. EPSS estimates a 3.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit PDF Compressor installers from versions from 7.0.0.183 to 7.7.2.10 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
3.34%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwarePdf CompressorAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12892?
Foxit PDF Compressor installers from versions from 7.0.0.183 to 7.7.2.10 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.
How severe is CVE-2017-12892?
CVE-2017-12892 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12892?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST