Vulnerability Description
Nitro PDF Pro before 13.70.8.82 and 14.x before 14.26.1.0 allows Local Privilege Escalation in the MSI Installer because custom actions occur unsafely in repair mode. CertUtil is run in a conhost.exe window, and there is a mechanism allowing CTRL+o to launch cmd.exe as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-vi
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/59
- https://www.gonitro.com/support/downloads#securityUpdates
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/59
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-35288?
CVE-2024-35288 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Nitro PDF Pro before 13.70.8.82 and 14.x before 14.26.1.0 allows Local Privilege Escalation in the MSI Installer because custom actions occur unsafely in repair mode. CertUtil is run in a conhost.exe ...
How severe is CVE-2024-35288?
CVE-2024-35288 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-2024-35288?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.