CVE-2020-17415 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-17415 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 13/10/2020 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: zdi | Vendor: Foxit | Product: PhantomPDF
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2020-17415 Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-732
CWE Name: CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Source: Foxit

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).