CVE-2020-17414

Published Oct 13, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit Reader 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 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-11229.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-9367 This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit Reader 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 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-11229.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:53 PM
Reserved
Aug 7, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 13, 2020, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:58 AM