First published: Thu Feb 13 2020(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455. 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 processing of JPEG2000 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-9414.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Reader for Windows | <=9.7.0.29478 | |
Microsoft Windows | ||
Foxit PhantomPDF | <=9.7.0.29455 | |
Foxit PDF Reader |
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CVE-2020-8847 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
To remediate CVE-2020-8847, it is recommended to update Foxit Reader to the latest version that is not vulnerable.
CVE-2020-8847 affects Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.7.0.29478.
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2020-8847 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
CVE-2020-8847 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can lead to complete system compromise.