CVE-2016-4063: Use After Free

Published Apr 22, 2016
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an object with a revision number of -1 in a PDF document.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader Windows<=7.3.0.118
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf Windows<=7.3.0.118

Event History

Apr 22, 2016
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-2016-4063?

CVE-2016-4063 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4063?

To fix CVE-2016-4063, upgrade Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 7.3.4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-4063?

CVE-2016-4063 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions prior to 7.3.4 on Windows.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4063?

CVE-2016-4063 can be exploited by attackers using specially crafted PDF documents.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2016-4063?

Anyone using vulnerable versions of Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF on Windows is affected by CVE-2016-4063.

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