CVE-2020-17421: 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-11194.
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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-2020-17421?
CVE-2020-17421 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How severe is CVE-2020-17421?
CVE-2020-17421 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17421?
Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 is affected by CVE-2020-17421.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-17421?
The CWE ID for CVE-2020-17421 is 787.
How can CVE-2020-17421 be exploited?
CVE-2020-17421 can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.