CVE-2015-2790: Input Validation

Published Mar 30, 2015
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Foxitsoftware Enterprise Reader<=7.0.6.1126
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=7.0.6.1126
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=7.0.6.1126

Event History

Mar 30, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Can CVE-2015-2790 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2790 can be exploited remotely through crafted payloads that manipulate specific data structures.

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