CVE-2024-12753
Foxit PDF Reader Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS Score
6.7
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
Foxit PDF Reader Link Following 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 product installer. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the installer process to create an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25408.
| CWE | CWE-59 |
| Vendor | foxit |
| Product | pdf reader |
| Published | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Jan 9, 2025 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Affected Versions
Foxit / PDF Reader
2024.2.3.25184