Foxit Reader up to 7.3.3 on Windows Content Stream input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Foxit Reader up to 7.3.3 on Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the component Content Stream Handler. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4061. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxit Reader up to 7.3.3 on Windows (Document Reader Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Content Stream Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted content stream.

The weakness was shared 04/22/2016 by Ke Liu with Tencent (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-4061 since 04/22/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90567 (Foxit Reader < 7.3.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 7.3.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (90567) and SecurityFocus (BID 90504†). The entries VDB-82782, VDB-82783, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 90567
Nessus Name: Foxit Reader < 7.3.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801754
OpenVAS Name: Foxit PhantomPDF Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 7.3.4

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Ke Liu
Organization: Tencent
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4061 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4061
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82784
SecurityFocus: 90504 - Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/24/2016 09:13
Updated: 10/21/2018 09:58
Changes: 04/24/2016 09:13 (54), 10/21/2018 09:58 (25)
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Cache ID: 216:1E3:103

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