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Foxit Reader 9.6.0.25114 allows arbitrary code execution via JPEG files

CVE-2020-8844 · published 6 years ago
Summary

A security weakness in Foxit Reader 9.6.0.25114 lets attackers run malicious code on your computer if you open a specially crafted JPEG file or visit a dodgy website. To stay safe, update to the latest version of Foxit Reader or consider using an alternative PDF viewer. If you can't update, exercise caution when opening PDF files from unknown sources.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
foxitsoftware reader <= 9.7.0.29478
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
foxitsoftware phantompdf <= 9.7.0.29455
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.6.0.25114. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the ta...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.6.0.25114. 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 parsing of JPEG files within CovertToPDF. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9102.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
24% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-190Integer Overflow
Timeline
Published14 Feb 2020
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen14 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-8844 · OSV
CVE-2020-8844 · NVD
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