CVE-2020-27855: Foxit Studio Photo SR2 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 parsing of SR2 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-11433.

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 parsing of SR2 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.

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·04:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27855?

CVE-2020-27855 is a vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker through a malicious page or file, requiring user interaction.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27855?

The severity of CVE-2020-27855 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.

4

Is a patch available for CVE-2020-27855?

For information on available patches or updates, please refer to the vendor's security bulletins.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27855?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27855 in the vendor's security bulletins and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.

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