#VU52358 Out-of-bounds write in Foxit Studio Photo - CVE-2021-31437
Published: April 20, 2021 / Updated: April 27, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52358
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31437
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Foxit Studio Photo
Foxit Studio Photo
Software vendor:
Foxit Software Inc.
Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the JP2 file's parser. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JP2 file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.