CVE-2020-15630 : What You Need to Know

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. 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 handling of PNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10977.

Understanding CVE-2020-15630

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

What is CVE-2020-15630?

Vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922
Allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information
Requires user interaction to exploit by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file
Specific flaw in handling PNG files

The Impact of CVE-2020-15630

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Base Score: 3.3 (Low)
User Interaction Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
No Privileges Required
Scope: Unchanged
No Availability Impact

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15630

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
Lack of proper validation of user-supplied data
Allows reading past the end of an allocated structure
Can lead to code execution in the current process

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Studio Photo
Vendor: Foxit
Version: 3.6.6.922

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires user interaction to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file
Specific flaw in handling PNG files

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-15630 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Foxit Studio Photo to a patched version
Avoid visiting suspicious or untrusted websites
Be cautious when opening files from unknown sources

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications
Implement security best practices and guidelines
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically

Patching and Updates

Check for security patches and updates from Foxit
Apply patches promptly to secure the system