CVE-2024-41605 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

In Foxit PDF Reader before 2024.3, and PDF Editor before 2024.3 and 13.x before 13.1.4, an attacker can replace an update file with a Trojan horse via side loading, because the update service lacks integrity validation for the updater. Attacker-controlled code may thus be executed.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-41605?

CVE-2024-41605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). In Foxit PDF Reader before 2024.3, and PDF Editor before 2024.3 and 13.x before 13.1.4, an attacker can replace an update file with a Trojan horse via side loading, because the update service lacks in...

How severe is CVE-2024-41605?

CVE-2024-41605 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-41605?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.