Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 JPEG2000 File out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component JPEG2000 File Handler. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-8852. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 (Document Reader Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component JPEG2000 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9416.

The weakness was released 02/14/2020. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-8852 since 02/11/2020. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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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-2020-8852 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8852
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150241
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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 18:00 (16), 03/31/2024 18:07 (20), 05/12/2025 04:26 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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