CVE-2020-17422: Foxit Studio Photo EPS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Feb 9, 2021
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Updated

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 EPS 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-11195.

Other sources

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 EPS 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.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxit Studio Photo
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo=3.6.6.922

Event History

Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17422?

The severity of CVE-2020-17422 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

2

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-17422?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-17422 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-17422?

The affected software for CVE-2020-17422 is Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17422?

To fix CVE-2020-17422, update Foxit Studio Photo to the latest version provided by the vendor.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-17422?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-17422 is CWE-125.

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