CVE-2024-9245 Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting incorrect file permissions in the Foxit PDF Reader Update Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-9245?
CVE-2024-9245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
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-23966.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9245?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9245?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9245 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-9245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-9245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5ch-jjpm-qq89.