CVE-2020-17403: Foxit Studio Photo PSD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2020
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Updated

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 PSD 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-11003.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 handling of PSD 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<=3.6.6.927
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Foxit Studio Photo vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-17403.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Foxit Studio Photo PSD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

How can remote attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 through a malicious page or file.

4

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-17403?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-17403 is high with a value of 7.8.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by this vulnerability.

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