CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4065

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before version 7.3.4 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 (1) JPEG, (2) GIF, or (3) BMP image.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely trigger application crashes, potentially leading to service availability interruptions for users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 7.3.4 or later and to disable the gflags app to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 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 (1) JPEG, (2) GIF, or (3) BMP image.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS