CVE-2020-17427
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 processing of NEF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read 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-11334.
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Out-of-bounds read in Foxit Studio Photo's NEF file processing allows remote code execution via a malicious file.
Vulnerability
This vulnerability affects Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922. The flaw exists in the processing of NEF files, where the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure [2].
Exploitation
Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious NEF file. An attacker can leverage the out-of-bounds read to achieve code execution [2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system [2].
Mitigation
As of the available references, no fix has been disclosed for Foxit Studio Photo. Users should avoid opening untrusted NEF files until a patch is released.
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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-20-1338/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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