CVE-2024-9245

HIGH

Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor - Local Privilege Escalation via Update Service Configuration File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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-23966.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_research-advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1297/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0027
EPSS Percentile 18.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (2)
foxit/pdf_editor < 11.2.10.53951
foxit/pdf_reader < 2024.2.3.25184
Published Nov 22, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026