SB2024052464 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor

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SB2024052464 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor

Published: May 24, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024052464
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29072)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition during the application update. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when opening certain PDFs that include the Launch File action. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and lick on the "OK" button to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References