CVE-2020-17415

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798. 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 PhantomPDF 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-11308.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Modified - zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Published

2020-10-13

Last modified

2024-08-04

Weaknesses

CWE-732

Affected products

• Phantompdf (Foxit)
• Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware)
• Phantompdf (Foxitsoftware)

References

• https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1232/