PT-2020-14965 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Kharosx0 · Published 2020-09-29 · Updated 2020-10-15 · CVE-2020-17414

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 10.0.0.35798

Description This issue allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this issue. 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 issue to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 10.0.0.35798, consider disabling the Foxit Reader Update Service until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to the configuration files used by the service to minimize the risk of privilege escalation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.

Fix

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-17414

ZDI-20-1231

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 5

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1231 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17414 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17414 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/15236 · Telegram Post