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CVE-2024-9245

Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the configuration files used by the Foxit Reader Update Service. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a resource used by the service. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23966.

Published

2024-11-22T22:15:20.503

Last Modified

2024-11-29T18:21:03.150

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-732
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application foxit pdf_editor ≤ 11.2.10.53951 Yes
Application foxit pdf_editor ≤ 12.1.7.15526 Yes
Application foxit pdf_editor ≤ 13.1.3.22478 Yes
Application foxit pdf_editor ≤ 2023.3.0.23028 Yes
Application foxit pdf_editor ≤ 2024.2.3.25184 Yes
Application foxit pdf_reader ≤ 2024.2.3.25184 Yes
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