8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-8881: Foxit Studio Photo TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Mar 20 2020(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 processing of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9774.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Studio Photo
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo<=3.6.6.918
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8881.

  • What is the title of this vulnerability?

    The title of this vulnerability is Foxit Studio Photo TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2020-8881?

    The severity level of CVE-2020-8881 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.916. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-8881?

    To fix CVE-2020-8881, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Foxit Studio Photo (version 3.6.6.918) as provided by the vendor.

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