PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 TrackerUpdate process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27788.
Exploitability
AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:RScope
S:UImpact
C:HI:HA:H7.3/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HOther