CVE-2016-6169 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted PDF file exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6169?
CVE-2016-6169 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 7 Feb 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF 7.3.4.311 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code via the Bezier data in a crafted PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6169?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-6169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mxh-jg23-hw9c.