Foxit PDF Reader/PDF Editor up to 12.1.2 update-service permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor. Impacted is an unknown function of the component update-service. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-32488. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor. This affects some unknown functionality of the component update-service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.

The advisory is shared at foxit.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-32488 since 04/15/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2024.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PDF Reader/PDF Editor 2024.1

Timelineinfo

04/15/2024 🔍
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08/09/2024 +116 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-32488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-32488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-260661

Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2024 11:10
Updated: 08/09/2024 19:56
Changes: 04/15/2024 11:10 (54), 08/09/2024 19:56 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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