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CVE-2020-17415 Details

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php CVEVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1232/ CVEThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php [email protected]Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1232/ [email protected]Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
foxitsoftware foxit reader
<= 10.0.1.35811

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
foxitsoftware phantompdf
<= 10.0.1.35811

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
microsoft windows
All versions

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-17415
NVD Published Date:
Oct 13, 2020
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2020-17415 Details - Not Deferred