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CVE-2016-4065: Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF ConvertToPDF can crash from malicious images

CVE-2016-4065 · published 10 years ago

Summary

The ConvertToPDF feature in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF for Windows can stop working if a specially crafted JPEG, GIF, or BMP file is opened while a certain system setting is turned on. An attacker who can send such an image could cause the program to freeze or shut down, potentially interrupting work. Install the update released after version 7.3.4 or disable the system flag to prevent the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
foxitsoftware	foxit_reader	<= 7.3.0.118 `cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader::::::windows::*`
foxitsoftware	phantompdf	<= 7.3.0.118 `cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf::::::windows::*`

Original advisory text

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and applicat...

References

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-216 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-217 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-218 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

7.8 High

Exploitation

3% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-119Buffer Overflow

Timeline

Published22 Apr 2016

Updated30 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2016-4065 · NVD

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