CVE-2024-35288: High severity nitro pro vulnerability
Nitro PDF Pro before 13.70.8.82 and 14.x before 14.26.1.0 allows Local Privilege Escalation in the MSI Installer because custom actions occur unsafely in repair mode. CertUtil is run in a conhost.exe window, and there is a mechanism allowing CTRL+o to launch cmd.exe as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-35288?
CVE-2024-35288 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35288?
To fix CVE-2024-35288, upgrade Nitro PDF Pro to version 13.70.8.82 or 14.26.1.0 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-35288?
CVE-2024-35288 affects versions of Nitro PDF Pro prior to 13.70.8.82 and 14.x before 14.26.1.0.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-35288?
Exploiting CVE-2024-35288 allows attackers to execute commands with system-level privileges.
How does CVE-2024-35288 enable privilege escalation?
CVE-2024-35288 enables privilege escalation through unsafe custom actions during repair mode that execute commands as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.