CVE-2016-4335: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 6, 2017
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Updated

An exploitable buffer overflow exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted XLS document can lead to a stack based buffer overflow resulting in remote code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters

Event History

Jan 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4335?

The severity of CVE-2016-4335 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4335?

To fix CVE-2016-4335, update to the latest version of the Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2016-4335?

CVE-2016-4335 is caused by a buffer overflow in the XLS parsing functionality of the Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-4335?

Users of the Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters software are affected by CVE-2016-4335.

5

What is the exploit scenario for CVE-2016-4335?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-4335 by crafting a malicious XLS document that triggers the buffer overflow.

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