CVE-2024-9244
Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 22, 2024, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 29, 2024, 6:21 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-9244.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/ | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions up to (including) 11.2.10.53951 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions from (including) 12.0 up to (including) 12.1.7.15526 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (including) 13.1.3.22478 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions from (including) 2023.0 up to (including) 2023.3.0.23028 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions from (including) 2024.0 up to (including) 2024.2.3.25184 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions up to (including) 2024.2.3.25184 Changed Reference Type https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html No Types Assigned https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/ Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 22, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-9244 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-9244
weaknesses.