CVE-2020-17419: Foxit Studio Photo NEF File Parsing 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 NEF 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-11192.
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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 NEF 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.
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What is CVE-2020-17419?
CVE-2020-17419 is a vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the affected version of Foxit Studio Photo?
The affected version of Foxit Studio Photo is 3.6.6.922.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17419?
The severity of CVE-2020-17419 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17419?
To fix CVE-2020-17419, users should update to a patched version of Foxit Studio Photo.