CVE-2019-6751
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.779. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of JPG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7632.
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Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.779 suffers from an out-of-bounds write in JPG handling, enabling remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file.
Vulnerability
Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.779 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the handling of JPG files. The issue arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data, allowing a write past the end of an allocated structure. This vulnerability is identified as ZDI-CAN-7632 [2].
Exploitation
Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious JPG file. An attacker can craft a specially designed JPG file that, when processed by Foxit Studio Photo, triggers the out-of-bounds write. No additional privileges are needed beyond the user opening the file [2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as the attacker gains the same privileges as the user [2].
Mitigation
Foxit has issued an update to address this vulnerability, as indicated in the ZDI advisory [2]. Users should update Foxit Studio Photo to the latest version available from the Foxit website. If an update is not possible, avoid opening untrusted JPG files [2].
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Affected products
2- Range: = 3.6.6.779
- Foxit/Studio Photov5Range: 3.6.6.779
Patches
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References
2- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpmitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-375/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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