CVE-2024-41605 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by replacing update files due to missing integrity validation in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-41605?
CVE-2024-41605 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Foxit PDF Reader before 2024.3, and PDF Editor before 2024.3 and 13.x before 13.1.4, an attacker can replace an update file with a Trojan horse via side loading, because the update service lacks integrity validation for the updater. Attacker-controlled code may thus be executed.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41605?
How do I fix CVE-2024-41605?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41605 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-41605 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41605 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrhc-m9q7-2fvp.