Improper validation of integrity check value in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2024-41605

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Improper validation of integrity check value in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2024-41605

Published: October 1, 2024 / Updated: October 21, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97899
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41605
CWE-ID: CWE-354
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to the application fails to validate the integrity of the updater when running the update service. A local user can replace the update file with a malicious one and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Affected software

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

How to mitigate CVE-2024-41605

Install updates from vendor's website.

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 11.2.11.54113, 12.1.8.15703, 13.1.4.23147, 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2024.3.0.26795

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