Vulnerability · Published Nov 22, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2024-9244Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect permission assignment in PDF Reader from Foxit. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 21% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 79.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	PDF Reader	2024.1.0.23997

Weakness: CWE-732 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-24-1298 x_research-advisory
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