CVE-2020-17418: Foxit Studio Photo EZIX channel id Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 EZIX files. A crafted id in a channel element can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-11197.
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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 EZIX files. A crafted id in a channel element can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2020-17418?
CVE-2020-17418 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers by either tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17418?
The severity of CVE-2020-17418 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17418?
All installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 are affected by CVE-2020-17418.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17418?
To fix CVE-2020-17418, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Foxit Studio Photo or apply the necessary security updates provided by Foxit Software.