CVE-2020-17420: Foxit Studio Photo NEF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. 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 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-11193.
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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 handling of NEF files. 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-2020-17420?
CVE-2020-17420 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How severe is CVE-2020-17420?
CVE-2020-17420 has a severity rating of medium, with a score of 3.3.
How does CVE-2020-17420 work?
CVE-2020-17420 works by exploiting a flaw within the Foxit Studio Photo software, where remote attackers can disclose sensitive information.
How can CVE-2020-17420 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2020-17420, a user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-17420?
To fix CVE-2020-17420, it is recommended to update to a version of Foxit Studio Photo that is not affected by the vulnerability.