CVE-2016-3740 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	7.3.4.311

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3740?

CVE-2016-3740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2016-3740?

CVE-2016-3740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3740?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.