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-23933.
References
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https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
29 Nov 2024, 18:21
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First Time |
Foxit
Foxit pdf Editor Foxit pdf Reader |
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References | () https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html - Vendor Advisory | |
References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/ - Third Party Advisory | |
Summary |
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CPE | cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
22 Nov 2024, 22:15
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New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-11-22 22:15
Updated : 2024-11-29 18:21
NVD link : CVE-2024-9244
Mitre link : CVE-2024-9244
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-9244
JSON object : View
Products Affected
foxit
- pdf_reader
- pdf_editor
CWE
CWE-732
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource