CVE-2020-17414: Foxit Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2020
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Updated

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.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit 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 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Foxit Reader
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=10.0.1.35811
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=10.0.1.35811
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17414?

The severity of CVE-2020-17414 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-17414?

Foxit Reader versions up to 10.0.1.35811 and Foxit Phantompdf versions up to 10.0.1.35811 are affected.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

An attacker with the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system can exploit this vulnerability.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17414?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17414 in the Foxit Software security bulletins and Zero Day Initiative advisories.

5

What is the CWE ID of CVE-2020-17414?

The CWE ID of CVE-2020-17414 is 732.

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