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CVE-2016-6169

UnknownEPSS 5.32%

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CVE-2016-6169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF 7.3.4.311 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code via the Bezier data in a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 5.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF 7.3.4.311 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code via the Bezier data in a crafted PDF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.32%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwareFoxit Reader<= 7.3.4.311
FoxitsoftwarePhantompdf<= 7.3.4.311

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6169?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF 7.3.4.311 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code via the Bezier data in a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2016-6169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6169?
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