CVE-2019-6748: Foxit Studio Photo EZI File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2019
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6. 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 EZI 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-7637.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable 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 handling of EZI 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Foxit Studio Photo
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo<=3.6.6.779
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:36 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6748?

CVE-2019-6748 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.

2

How does CVE-2019-6748 impact Foxit Studio Photo?

CVE-2019-6748 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-6748?

CVE-2019-6748 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can CVE-2019-6748 be exploited?

CVE-2019-6748 can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2019-6748?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2019-6748.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6748?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-6748 in the security bulletins from Foxit Software and the advisory from Zero Day Initiative.

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