CVE-2020-17435: Foxit Studio Photo CR2 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 CR2 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-11358.
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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 CR2 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-2020-17435?
CVE-2020-17435 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How can the CVE-2020-17435 vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2020-17435, the user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17435?
CVE-2020-17435 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-17435?
CVE-2020-17435 affects Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17435?
To fix CVE-2020-17435, update to the latest version of Foxit Studio Photo.