Foxit PDF Reader Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF 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 product installer. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the installer process to create an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25408.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1739/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
No history.
Information
Published : 2024-12-30 21:15
Updated : 2025-08-08 17:48
NVD link : CVE-2024-12753
Mitre link : CVE-2024-12753
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-12753
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Products Affected
microsoft
- windows
foxit
- pdf_reader
- pdf_editor
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
