CVE-2020-17431
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 parsing of CR2 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-11333.
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Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 is vulnerable to remote code execution via a specially crafted CR2 file due to an out-of-bounds write.
Vulnerability
Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922 contains a vulnerability in the parsing of CR2 files. The issue results from lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, leading to a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker must convince a user to open a malicious CR2 file or visit a malicious page. [2]
Exploitation
The attacker needs to craft a malicious CR2 file that triggers the out-of-bounds write when parsed by Foxit Studio Photo. The user must open the file via the application or a webpage that loads it. No authentication or special privileges are required beyond user interaction. [2]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution in the context of the current process, meaning the attacker can execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the user running Foxit Studio Photo. This can lead to full compromise of the user's system. [2]
Mitigation
As of February 2021, Foxit had not released a patch for this specific vulnerability. The Foxit security bulletins page (reference [1]) does not list a fix for this CVE. Users should apply any available updates from Foxit and exercise caution when opening CR2 files from untrusted sources. [1][2]
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Affected products
2- Range: 3.6.6.922
- Foxit/Studio Photov5Range: 3.6.6.922
Patches
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References
2- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1342/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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