CVE-2020-8851: Foxit Reader JPEG2000 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2020
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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 JPG2000 images. 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-9406.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Foxitsoftware Reader<=9.7.0.29478
Microsoft Windows
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.7.0.29455
All of the following
Foxitsoftware Reader<=9.7.0.29478
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.7.0.29455
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Foxit Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.7.0.29455Patch ZDI-CAN-9406
  2. Compensating control

    Since user interaction is required, reduce exposure by preventing users from opening untrusted/malicious files and visiting untrusted pages (e.g., via user training and web/file access controls).

Event History

Feb 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 14, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:42 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·03:42 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8851?

The severity of CVE-2020-8851 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does CVE-2020-8851 impact Foxit Reader?

CVE-2020-8851 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455.

3

What user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-8851?

User interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-8851, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

Can Microsoft Windows be affected by CVE-2020-8851?

Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-8851.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8851?

To fix CVE-2020-8851, it is recommended to update Foxit Reader to version 9.7.0.29478 or later.

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