#VU52359 Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Studio Photo


Published: 2021-04-20 | Updated: 2021-04-27

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52359

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31436

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit Studio Photo
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: 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 within the handling of SGI files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SGI file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit Studio Photo: 3.6.6.918 - 3.6.6.933


External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+update+available+in+Foxit+Studio+Photo+3.6.6.9342021-04-20+00%3A00%3A00
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-479/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability