CVE-2020-17434 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

This vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by exploiting a flaw in parsing ARW files.

Understanding CVE-2020-17434

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922 that can be exploited by remote attackers to access sensitive data.

What is CVE-2020-17434?

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.
User interaction is required for exploitation, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The flaw exists within the parsing of ARW files due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data.
Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17434

CVSS Score: 3.3 (Low)
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17434

This section provides detailed technical information 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.
It results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, leading to a read past the end of an allocated structure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Studio Photo
Vendor: Foxit
Version: 3.6.6.922

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Foxit Studio Photo to the latest version.
Avoid visiting suspicious websites or opening files from unknown sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users about safe browsing habits and the risks of opening files from untrusted sources.

Patching and Updates

Check for security bulletins from Foxit for patches and updates to address this vulnerability.