CVE-2015-2790: Input Validation
First published: Mon Mar 30 2015(Updated: )
Foxit Reader, Enterprise Reader, and PhantomPDF before 7.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via a crafted (1) Ubyte Size in a DataSubBlock structure or (2) LZWMinimumCodeSize in a GIF image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| foxitsoftware Enterprise Reader | <=7.0.6.1126 | |
| Foxit Reader | <=7.0.6.1126 | |
| Foxit PhantomPDF | <=7.0.6.1126 |
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Reference Links
- http://protekresearchlab.com/PRL-2015-02/
- http://protekresearchlab.com/prl-2015-01prl-foxit-products-gif-conversion-memory-corruption-vulnerabilities-lzwminimumcodesize/
- http://securitytracker.com/id/1031878
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36334
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36335
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-23
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-24
- http://www.osvdb.org/119302
- http://www.osvdb.org/119303
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73430
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031877
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2790?
CVE-2015-2790 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2790?
To mitigate CVE-2015-2790, update to Foxit Reader, Enterprise Reader, or PhantomPDF version 7.1 or later.
Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2015-2790?
CVE-2015-2790 affects Foxit Reader, Enterprise Reader, and PhantomPDF versions prior to 7.1.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-2790?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2015-2790 to launch denial of service attacks by triggering memory corruption.
Can CVE-2015-2790 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-2790 can be exploited remotely through crafted payloads that manipulate specific data structures.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/foxitsoftware
- canonical/foxitsoftware enterprise reader
- version/foxitsoftware enterprise reader/7.0.6.1126
- canonical/foxit reader
- version/foxit reader/7.0.6.1126
- canonical/foxit phantompdf
- version/foxit phantompdf/7.0.6.1126