CVE-2016-4062

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified

CVE-2016-4062 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows improperly report format errors recursively, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted PDF.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows improperly report format errors recursively, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted PDF.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.38%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwareFoxit Reader<= 7.3.0.118
FoxitsoftwarePhantompdf<= 7.3.0.118

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4062?
Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows improperly report format errors recursively, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted PDF.
How severe is CVE-2016-4062?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4062 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4062?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST