CVE-2020-17429: Foxit Studio Photo CMP 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 CMP 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-11337.
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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 CMP 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 the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-17429.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Foxit Studio Photo CMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-17429?
The severity level of CVE-2020-17429 is high, with a score of 7.8.
What software version is affected by this vulnerability?
Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922 is affected by this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can disclose sensitive information by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.