Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo
CVE-2020-17423

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Studio Photo
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-17423?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on installations of Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious web page or open a compromised file. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data specific to ARW file handling, enabling an attacker to manipulate memory allocation, potentially executing code within the context of the affected application.

Affected Version(s)

Studio Photo 3.6.6.922

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins....
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1334/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
.