CVE-2016-3740

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 04, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the CreateFXPDFConvertor function in ConvertToPdf_x86.dll in Foxit Reader 7.3.4.311 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large SamplesPerPixel value in a crafted TIFF image that is mishandled during PDF conversion. This is fixed in 8.0.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2016/07/0patching-foxit-readers-heap-buffer.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2016/07/0patching-foxit-readers-heap-buffer.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
15.8%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware

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