Foxit Reader 11.2.118.51569 DLL Search Path Priv Esc
CVE-2022-43310 Published on November 9, 2022
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Foxit Software released Foxit Reader v11.2.118.51569 allows attackers to escalate privileges when searching for DLL libraries without specifying an absolute path.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-43310 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2022-43310 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-43310
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Exploit Probability
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