CVE-2020-17414
Quick assessment
Affected
Foxit Reader
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Adobe Reader是美国Adobe公司的一套PDF文档阅读软件。Foxit Reader是中国Foxit公司的一款PDF文档阅读器。 Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于对服务使用的资源设置了不正确的权限。攻击者可利用该漏洞可以利用此漏洞升级特权并在系统上下文中执行代码。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3 AI
T1055 · Process Injection T1543.002 · Systemd Service T1546.004 · Unix Shell Configuration Modification
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-17414
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit Reader 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 Reader 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-11229.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
关键资源的不正确权限授予
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Adobe Reader和Foxit Reader 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Adobe Reader是美国Adobe公司的一套PDF文档阅读软件。Foxit Reader是中国Foxit公司的一款PDF文档阅读器。 Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于对服务使用的资源设置了不正确的权限。攻击者可利用该漏洞可以利用此漏洞升级特权并在系统上下文中执行代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-17414 (1)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1231/ x_refsource_MISC
Other References for CVE-2020-17414 (1)
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php x_refsource_MISC
Same Patch Batch · Foxit · 2020-10-13 · 8 CVEs total
| CVE-2020-17417 | Foxit Reader 资源管理错误漏洞 | |
| CVE-2020-17415 | mPDF和Foxit PhantomPDF 安全漏洞 | |
| CVE-2020-17416 | Foxit Reader 缓冲区错误漏洞 | |
| CVE-2020-17412 | mPDF和Foxit PhantomPDF 缓冲区错误漏洞 | |
| CVE-2020-17413 | mPDF和Foxit PhantomPDF 缓冲区错误漏洞 | |
| CVE-2020-17411 | Foxit PhantomPDF 缓冲区错误漏洞 | |
| CVE-2020-17410 | Foxit PhantomPDF 资源管理错误漏洞 |
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