Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlateDecode stream in a PDF document.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | <= 7.3.0.118 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 7.3.0.118 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85379
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-221Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85379
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-221Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4059?
CVE-2016-4059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlateDecode stream in a PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2016-4059?
CVE-2016-4059 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-2016-4059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.