Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 JPEG2000 File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455. This impacts an unknown function of the component JPEG2000 File Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2020-8847. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 (Document Reader Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component JPEG2000 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455. 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 processing of JPEG2000 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9414.

The weakness was released 02/14/2020. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-8847 since 02/11/2020. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-150240, VDB-150239, VDB-150238 and VDB-150237. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Timelineinfo

02/11/2020 🔍
02/14/2020 +3 days 🔍
02/16/2020 +2 days 🔍
05/12/2025 +1912 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-8847 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8847
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150236
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2020 20:01
Updated: 05/12/2025 04:11
Changes: 02/16/2020 20:01 (36), 02/16/2020 20:06 (12), 03/31/2024 16:46 (16), 03/31/2024 16:53 (20), 05/12/2025 04:11 (4)
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