CVE-2020-8869: Foxit Studio Photo TIF File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 19, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.916. 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 handling of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9881.

Other sources

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 handling of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Foxit Studio Photo
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo<=3.6.6.918
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·10:18 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-8869.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8869?

The severity of CVE-2020-8869 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-8869?

Foxit Studio Photo versions up to and including 3.6.6.918 are affected by CVE-2020-8869.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

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Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-8869?

Please refer to the vendor's support page for information on available fixes for CVE-2020-8869.

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