CVE Alert: CVE-2024-12753
Vulnerability Summary: CVE-2024-12753
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.
Affected Endpoints:
No affected endpoints listed.
Published Date:
12/30/2024, 9:15:06 PM
⚠️ CVSS Score:
Exploit Status:
Not ExploitedReferences:
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1739/
Recommended Action:
No proposed action available. Please refer to vendor documentation for updates.
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