VDB-99297 · CVE-2016-3740 · OpenVAS 801313

Foxit Reader 7.3.4.311 TIFF Image ConvertToPdf_x86.dll CreateFXPDFConvertor SamplesPerPixel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Foxit Reader 7.3.4.311. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CreateFXPDFConvertor in the library ConvertToPdf_x86.dll of the component TIFF Image Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument SamplesPerPixel results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-3740. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit Reader 7.3.4.311 (Document Reader Software). This affects the function CreateFXPDFConvertor in the library ConvertToPdf_x86.dll of the component TIFF Image Handler. The manipulation of the argument SamplesPerPixel with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 01/18/2017. The weakness was disclosed 04/04/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at 0patch.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3740 since 03/30/2016. 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. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 76 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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OpenVAS ID: 801313
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader CreateFXPDFConvertor Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 8.0

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03/30/2016 🔍
01/18/2017 +294 days 🔍
04/04/2017 +76 days 🔍
04/04/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/25/2020 +1238 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: 0patch.blogspot.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-3740 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3740
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99297
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-3740 - Foxit Reader- Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2017 08:43
Updated: 08/25/2020 17:28
Changes: 04/05/2017 08:43 (67), 08/25/2020 17:28 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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