CVE-2016-6169
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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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | <= 7.3.4.311 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 7.3.4.311 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-16-018Third Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-16-018Third Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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