CVE-2016-5646: Buffer Overflow
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Binary File Format (CBFF) parser functionality of Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters library. A specially crafted CBFF file can cause a code execution. An attacker can send a malformed file to trigger this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5646?
CVE-2016-5646 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for code execution from a heap overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5646?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5646, update to the latest version of Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-5646?
CVE-2016-5646 specifically affects Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters version 11.2.0.1732.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-5646?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-5646 by sending a specially crafted Compound Binary File Format (CBFF) file to trigger the heap overflow.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5646?
CVE-2016-5646 is a heap overflow vulnerability in the CBFF parser functionality of the Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters library.