What is the severity of CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32488?

To fix CVE-2024-32488, update the Foxit PDF Reader and Editor to version 2024.1 or later.

What causes CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 is caused by weak permissions on the update-service folder in earlier versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Editor.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-32488?

Users of Foxit PDF Reader and Editor versions prior to 2024.1 are affected by CVE-2024-32488.

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-32488?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-32488 to place crafted DLL files in the update-service folder, potentially escalating their privileges.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-32488

high

7.8

CWE

280

EPSS

0.043%

15/4/2024

9/8/2024

CVE-2024-32488

First published: Mon Apr 15 2024(Updated: )

In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Reader	<2024.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32488?
CVE-2024-32488 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32488?
To fix CVE-2024-32488, update the Foxit PDF Reader and Editor to version 2024.1 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-32488?
CVE-2024-32488 is caused by weak permissions on the update-service folder in earlier versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Editor.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-32488?
Users of Foxit PDF Reader and Editor versions prior to 2024.1 are affected by CVE-2024-32488.
What can attackers do with CVE-2024-32488?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-32488 to place crafted DLL files in the update-service folder, potentially escalating their privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32488?
CVE-2024-32488 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32488?
To fix CVE-2024-32488, update the Foxit PDF Reader and Editor to version 2024.1 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-32488?
CVE-2024-32488 is caused by weak permissions on the update-service folder in earlier versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Editor.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-32488?
Users of Foxit PDF Reader and Editor versions prior to 2024.1 are affected by CVE-2024-32488.
What can attackers do with CVE-2024-32488?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-32488 to place crafted DLL files in the update-service folder, potentially escalating their privileges.