CVE-2019-17138: Foxit Studio Photo JPEG Batch Processing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.909. 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 conversion from JPEG to EPS. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8809.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo. 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 conversion from JPEG to EPS. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2019-17138?
CVE-2019-17138 is a vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How does CVE-2019-17138 affect Foxit Studio Photo?
CVE-2019-17138 affects Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.909 and earlier versions.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-17138?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2019-17138. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17138?
The severity of CVE-2019-17138 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How can I fix CVE-2019-17138?
To fix CVE-2019-17138, it is recommended to update Foxit Studio Photo to version 3.6.6.916 or later.