VDB-93201 · CVE-2016-8875 · BID 93608

Foxit Reader up to 8.0 on Windows ConvertToPDF Plugin TIFF Image out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader up to 8.0 on Windows and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component ConvertToPDF Plugin. Performing a manipulation as part of TIFF Image results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-8875. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader up to 8.0 on Windows (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component ConvertToPDF Plugin. The manipulation as part of a TIFF Image leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted TIFF image, aka "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ConvertToPDF_x86!CreateFXPDFConvertor."

The weakness was released 10/31/2016 by Steven Seeley (kdot) with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-8875 since 10/21/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93608†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Foxit Reader up to 8.0
  • PhantomPDF up to 8.0

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 835001
OpenVAS Name: Foxit PhantomPDF Multiple Vulnerabilities Nov16
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 8.1

Timelineinfo

10/18/2016 🔍
10/21/2016 +3 days 🔍
10/31/2016 +10 days 🔍
10/31/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/31/2016 +0 days 🔍
05/21/2019 +932 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Researcher: Steven Seeley (kdot)
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8875 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8875
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93201
SecurityFocus: 93608 - Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2016 16:16
Updated: 05/21/2019 09:50
Changes: 10/31/2016 16:16 (58), 05/21/2019 09:50 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:343:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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