CVE-2020-17434: Foxit Studio Photo ARW 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 parsing of ARW 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-11357.
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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 parsing of ARW 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-2020-17434?
CVE-2020-17434 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file, requiring user interaction.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-17434?
CVE-2020-17434 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-17434?
The affected software for CVE-2020-17434 is Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17434?
To fix CVE-2020-17434, users should update to a patched version of Foxit Studio Photo.