CVE-2011-10030: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2w45-jcmr-q4fv
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CWE-73
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-10030 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2011-10030 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-10030
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2w45-jcmr-q4fv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-10030

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2011-10030, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path, where the product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Foxit PDF Reader <  4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.

References

NVD — CVE-2011-10030 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-10030
raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-f... WEB
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-... WEB
https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pd... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-write
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-10030?
CVE-2011-10030 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2011-10030?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-10030?
CVE-2011-10030 is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path (The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-10030?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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