CVE-2011-3691
First published: Tue Sep 27 2011(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Reader | <=5.0 | |
| Foxit Reader | =2.0 | |
| Foxit Reader | =2.2 | |
| Foxit Reader | =2.3 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.0 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.1.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.1.3 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.1.4 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.2 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.2.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =3.3.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =4.0 | |
| Foxit Reader | =4.1.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =4.2 | |
| Foxit Reader | =4.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3691?
CVE-2011-3691 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3691?
To fix CVE-2011-3691, upgrade to Foxit Reader version 5.0.2.0718 or later.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2011-3691?
CVE-2011-3691 can be exploited using Trojan horse files such as dwmapi.dll, dwrite.dll, or msdrm.dll placed in the working directory.
Is my version of Foxit Reader affected by CVE-2011-3691?
If you are using Foxit Reader versions prior to 5.0.2.0718, then you are affected by CVE-2011-3691.
Who is at risk from CVE-2011-3691?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Foxit Reader are at risk from CVE-2011-3691.
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