VDB-116998 · CVE-2016-8383 · GCVE-0-2016-8383

AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter DOC File Doc_GetFontTable memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter. This affects the function Doc_GetFontTable of the component DOC File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-8383. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter (version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function Doc_GetFontTable of the component DOC File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the Doc_GetFontTable functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter. A specially crafted doc file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious doc file to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 05/04/2017. The weakness was presented 04/24/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8383 since 09/29/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 355 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

AntennaHouse

Name

DMC HTMLFilter

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/29/2016 🔍
05/04/2017 +217 days 🔍
04/24/2018 +354 days 🔍
04/24/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/25/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/07/2023 +1777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-8383 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8383
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116998
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2018 08:51
Updated: 03/07/2023 07:11
Changes: 04/25/2018 08:51 (57), 01/30/2020 19:39 (1), 03/07/2023 07:11 (14)
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