CVE-2016-3740
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CVE-2016-3740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the CreateFXPDFConvertor function in ConvertToPdf_x86.dll in Foxit Reader 7.3.4.311 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large SamplesPerPixel value in a crafted TIFF image that is mishandled during PDF conversion. This is fixed in 8.0.. EPSS estimates a 15.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the CreateFXPDFConvertor function in ConvertToPdf_x86.dll in Foxit Reader 7.3.4.311 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large SamplesPerPixel value in a crafted TIFF image that is mishandled during PDF conversion. This is fixed in 8.0.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | 7.3.4.311 |
References
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2016/07/0patching-foxit-readers-heap-buffer.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2016/07/0patching-foxit-readers-heap-buffer.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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