CVE-2012-4759: Medium severity Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerability
Untrusted search path vulnerability in facebookplugin.fpi in the Facebook plug-in in Foxit Reader 5.3.1.0606 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4759?
CVE-2012-4759 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4759?
To fix CVE-2012-4759, update Foxit Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2012-4759 affect?
CVE-2012-4759 affects Foxit Reader version 5.3.1.0606 and could allow untrusted search path vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2012-4759 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-4759 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-4759?
The potential impacts of CVE-2012-4759 include unauthorized privilege escalation which may compromise system security.