Arbitrary Code Execution in Foxit Studio Photo Due to Flawed JP2 File Parsing
CVE-2021-31437

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Studio Photo
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2021

What is CVE-2021-31437?

A security flaw in Foxit Studio Photo versions prior to 3.6.6.931 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing JP2 files. This requires user interaction, whereby the victim must either visit a specially crafted webpage or open a malicious file. The resulting vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code being executed within the context of the current process, posing a significant risk to affected users.

Affected Version(s)

Studio Photo 3.6.6.931

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins....
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-480/
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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

Wenguang Jiao
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CVE-2021-31437 : Arbitrary Code Execution in Foxit Studio Photo Due to Flawed JP2 File Parsing