CVE-2020-8878: Foxit Studio Photo PSD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 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 PSD 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-9625.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo<=3.6.6.918
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo<=3.6.6.918
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:43 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·03:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8878?

The severity of CVE-2020-8878 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-8878?

Foxit Studio Photo versions up to and including 3.6.6.916 are affected by CVE-2020-8878.

3

How can CVE-2020-8878 be exploited?

CVE-2020-8878 can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-8878?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-8878.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8878?

To fix CVE-2020-8878, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Foxit Studio Photo (3.6.6.918) provided by the vendor.

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