CVE-2020-17415: Foxit PhantomPDF 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 PhantomPDF 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 PhantomPDF 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-11308.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. 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 PhantomPDF 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 PhantomPDF
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
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17415?

CVE-2020-17415 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798.

2

How can the CVE-2020-17415 vulnerability be exploited?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17415?

Foxit Reader versions up to and including 10.0.1.35811 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 10.0.1.35811 are affected.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-17415?

CVE-2020-17415 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-17415?

Apply the latest security patches provided by Foxit Software.

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