CVE-2020-27857: Foxit Studio Photo NEF 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 NEF 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-11488.
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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 NEF 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-2020-27857?
CVE-2020-27857 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?
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by having the target visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-27857?
The severity of CVE-2020-27857 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27857?
Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922 is affected by CVE-2020-27857.
How can I fix CVE-2020-27857?
To fix CVE-2020-27857, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Foxit Studio Photo.