VDB-150240 · CVE-2020-8851 · GCVE-0-2020-8851

Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 JPG2000 Image out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component JPG2000 Image Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-8851. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 (Document Reader Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component JPG2000 Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on 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 JPG2000 images. 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-9406.

The weakness was published 02/14/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-8851 since 02/11/2020. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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.

Similar entries are available at VDB-150241, VDB-150239, VDB-150238 and VDB-150237. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Reader

Version

9.7.0.29455

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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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-2020-8851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150240
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2020 20:02
Updated: 05/12/2025 04:26
Changes: 02/16/2020 20:02 (36), 02/16/2020 20:07 (12), 03/31/2024 17:45 (16), 03/31/2024 17:52 (20), 05/12/2025 04:26 (4)
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