This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798. 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-11229.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1231/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1231/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 05:08
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1231/ - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
Information
Published : 2020-10-13 17:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:08
NVD link : CVE-2020-17414
Mitre link : CVE-2020-17414
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-17414
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Products Affected
foxitsoftware
- phantompdf
- foxit_reader
microsoft
- windows
CWE
CWE-732
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource