ZDI-CAN-29536: ZDI-26-615: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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 activation-service process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.
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Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect are exposed when an attacker can already execute code with low privileges on the system. It is a local privilege-escalation issue, so it does not describe a remote unauthenticated attack path.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. Successful exploitation can then allow the attacker to escalate privileges.