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CVE-2020-8844:
Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability (CVE-2020-8844) affects Foxit Reader's ConvertToPDF functionality, specifically in JPEG file parsing. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on February 11, 2020. The flaw exists within the parsing of JPEG files within CovertToPDF feature and affects Foxit Reader installations (ZDI Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 (High) with the vector string AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (ZDI Advisory).
Impact
An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. The vulnerability requires user interaction to be exploited, specifically the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file (ZDI Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Foxit has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. Users should update their Foxit Reader installations to the latest version available (ZDI Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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