CVE-2020-17419
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. 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 NEF 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-11192.
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Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 has an out-of-bounds write in NEF file parsing, allowing remote code execution via a malicious NEF file.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability resides in Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922 during the processing of NEF files. A lack of proper validation of user-supplied data results in a write past the end of an allocated structure, allowing memory corruption [2].
Exploitation
To exploit, an attacker must craft a malicious NEF file and convince the target user to open it, either by direct file opening or via a malicious webpage that triggers the parsing. No additional privileges are required beyond user interaction [2].
Impact
Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the Foxit Studio Photo process, potentially leading to full system compromise with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CVSS 7.8) [2].
Mitigation
As of the advisory publication date, Foxit has not released a specific security update for this vulnerability. Users are advised to exercise caution when opening NEF files from untrusted sources and to monitor Foxit's security bulletins for any future patches [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: =3.6.6.922
- Foxit/Studio Photov5Range: 3.6.6.922
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1330/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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