Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in PDF24 Creator 11.14.0. The configuration of the msi installer file was found to produce a visible cmd.exe window when using the repair function of msiexec.exe. This allows an unprivileged local attacker to use a chain of actions (e.g., an oplock on faxPrnInst.log) to open a SYSTEM cmd.exe.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf24 | Pdf24 Creator | < 11.15.2 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176206/PDF24-Creator-11.15.1-Local-PrivilegExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/18ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-viExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176206/PDF24-Creator-11.15.1-Local-PrivilegExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/18ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-viExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-49147?
CVE-2023-49147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in PDF24 Creator 11.14.0. The configuration of the msi installer file was found to produce a visible cmd.exe window when using the repair function of msiexec.exe. This allows a...
How severe is CVE-2023-49147?
CVE-2023-49147 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-49147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf24 Pdf24 Creator.