CVE-2016-4336
CriticalSummary
An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the Bzip2 parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted Bzip2 document can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow causing an out-of-bounds write which under the right circumstance could potentially be leveraged by an attacker to gain arbitrary code execution.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to attacks that could lead to unauthorized code execution, jeopardizing the integrity and confidentiality of systems.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.
Original NVD description (English source)
An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the Bzip2 parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted Bzip2 document can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow causing an out-of-bounds write which under the right circumstance could potentially be leveraged by an attacker to gain arbitrary code execution.