CVE-2024-29072

May 28, 2024, 2:59 p.m.

8.2
High

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low privilege user can trigger the update action which can result in unexpected elevation of privilege.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
Foxit Reader
  • ['2024.2.0.25138']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989

Tags

talos-cna@cisco.com
CWE-295
2024-05-28
CVE-2024-29072

CVSS Score

8.2 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: CHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: May 28, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified: May 28, 2024, 2:59 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

talos-cna@cisco.com

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