CVE-2016-3740 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Foxit Reader versions prior to 8.0, specifically within the CreateFXPDFConvertor function of ConvertToPdf_x86.dll. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a TIFF image with a large SamplesPerPixel value, which is mishandled during PDF conversion. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), the vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and local access (AV:L) but can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.3.4.311CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:7.3.4.311:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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