CVE-2019-8342
First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )
A Local Privilege Escalation in libqcocoa.dylib in Foxit Reader 3.1.0.0111 on macOS has been discovered due to an incorrect permission set.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Reader | =3.1.0.0111 | |
| macOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8342?
CVE-2019-8342 is classified as a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8342?
To fix CVE-2019-8342, update Foxit Reader to the latest version provided by Foxit Software.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-8342?
CVE-2019-8342 affects Foxit Reader version 3.1.0.0111 on macOS.
What causes CVE-2019-8342?
CVE-2019-8342 is caused by incorrect permission settings in libqcocoa.dylib.
Is macOS itself vulnerable to CVE-2019-8342?
No, macOS is not inherently vulnerable; the issue lies within Foxit Reader.
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