CVE-2020-17422 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

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 EPS 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-11195.

Understanding CVE-2020-17422

This CVE affects Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.922.

What is CVE-2020-17422?

Vulnerability Type: Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
Vendor: Foxit
Affected Product: Studio Photo
Affected Version: 3.6.6.922
CVSS Score: 3.3 (Low Severity)
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required

The Impact of CVE-2020-17422

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17422

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 by exploiting a flaw in handling EPS files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Studio Photo
Affected Version: 3.6.6.922

Exploitation Mechanism

User interaction is required for exploitation, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Lack of proper validation of user-supplied data leads to a read past the end of an allocated structure.
Attackers can leverage this vulnerability with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the current process.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-17422 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement security best practices to prevent similar exploits.

Patching and Updates

Check for security bulletins and updates from Foxit.
Apply patches promptly to secure your systems.