CVE-2021-31433: Foxit Studio Photo ARW File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.931. 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 parsing of ARW 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 data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12333.
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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 parsing of ARW 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 data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2021-31433?
CVE-2021-31433 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-31433?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-31433 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31433?
CVE-2021-31433 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-31433?
Foxit Studio Photo versions up to and including 3.6.6.931 are affected by CVE-2021-31433.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability?
To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to update Foxit Studio Photo to version 3.6.6.933 or later.