CVE-2024-9244

HIGH EPSS 20.2%
Published Nov 22, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Nov 22, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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-23933.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
20.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-732

Affected Products 6

VendorProductVersionRange
foxitpdf_editor* ≤11.2.10.53951
foxitpdf_editor*≥12.0  –  ≤12.1.7.15526
foxitpdf_editor*≥13.0  –  ≤13.1.3.22478
foxitpdf_editor*≥2023.0  –  ≤2023.3.0.23028
foxitpdf_editor*≥2024.0  –  ≤2024.2.3.25184
foxitpdf_reader* ≤2024.2.3.25184

References 2

  • foxit.com https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
    Vendor Advisory
  • zerodayinitiative.com https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.