CVE-2020-17430: Foxit Studio Photo CR2 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 parsing of CR2 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-11332.
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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 parsing of CR2 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-2020-17430?
CVE-2020-17430 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17430?
CVE-2020-17430 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17430?
To fix CVE-2020-17430, you should update to the latest version of Foxit Studio Photo.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17430?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-17430 in the security bulletins from Foxit Software and the advisory from Zero Day Initiative.