Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo by Foxit Software

CVE-2021-31436

What is CVE-2021-31436?

This vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.931 exposes installations to remote code execution through maliciously crafted SGI files. Exploitation requires user interaction, as victims must open a harmful file or visit a malicious website. The core issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied data length, leading to a buffer overflow in a heap-based buffer. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application.

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