Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-4059 - Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader and Phantompdf

047910
CVSS 6.8 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
foxitsoftware
nessus

Summary

Use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlateDecode stream in a PDF document. <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/416.html">CWE-416: Use After Free</a>

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Foxitsoftware
2

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idFOXIT_READER_7_3_4.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 7.3.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling FlateDecode streams. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4059) - A use-after-free error exists that is related to the TimeOut() function. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4060) - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when parsing content streams. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to crash the application, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4061) - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when recursively triggering PDF format errors. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to cause the application to stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4062) - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling object revision numbers. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4063) - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling XFA re-layouts. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4064) - An out-of-bounds read error exists that is triggered when decoding BMP, GIF, and JPEG images during PDF conversion. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to disclose sensitive memory contents or cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4065) - An unspecified use-after-free error exists that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling JavaScript API calls when closing a document. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id90567
    published2016-04-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/90567
    titleFoxit Reader < 7.3.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(90567);
      script_version("1.9");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/20");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2016-4059",
        "CVE-2016-4060",
        "CVE-2016-4061",
        "CVE-2016-4062",
        "CVE-2016-4063",
        "CVE-2016-4064",
        "CVE-2016-4065"
      );
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-211");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-212");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-213");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-214");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-216");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-215");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-217");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-218");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-219");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-220");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-221");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-222");
    
      script_name(english:"Foxit Reader < 7.3.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Foxit Reader.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "A PDF viewer installed on the remote Windows host is affected by
    multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is
    prior to 7.3.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities :
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling FlateDecode streams. An unauthenticated,
        remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF
        file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in
        a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2016-4059)
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is related to the
        TimeOut() function. An unauthenticated, remote attacker
        can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference
        already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service
        or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4060)
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when
        parsing content streams. An unauthenticated, remote
        attacker can exploit this to crash the application,
        resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4061)
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when
        recursively triggering PDF format errors. An
        unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to
        cause the application to stop responding, resulting in a
        denial of service. (CVE-2016-4062)
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling object revision numbers. An unauthenticated,
        remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF
        file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in
        a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2016-4063)
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling XFA re-layouts. An unauthenticated, remote
        attacker can exploit this to dereference already freed
        memory, resulting in a denial of service or the
        execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4064)
    
      - An out-of-bounds read error exists that is triggered
        when decoding BMP, GIF, and JPEG images during PDF
        conversion. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can
        exploit this to disclose sensitive memory contents or
        cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4065)
    
      - An unspecified use-after-free error exists that allows
        an unauthenticated, remote attacker to dereference
        already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service
        or the execution of arbitrary code.
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling JavaScript API calls when closing a document.
        An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this,
        via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed
        memory, resulting in a denial of service or the
        execution of arbitrary code.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-211/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-212/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-213/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-214/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-215/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-216/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-217/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-218/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-219/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-220/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-221/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-222/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Foxit Reader version 7.3.4 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-4065");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/03/16");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/03/16");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/04/18");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("foxit_reader_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("installed_sw/Foxit Reader");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("install_func.inc");
    
    app = "Foxit Reader";
    install = get_single_install(app_name:app, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
    version = install["version"];
    path    = install["path"];
    
    report = NULL;
    
    fixed_version = "7.3.4";
    if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version, strict:FALSE) < 0)
    {
      port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
      if (!port)
        port = 445;
    
      report =
        '\n  Path              : ' + path +
        '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
        '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version + '\n';
    
      security_report_v4(port:port, extra:report, severity:SECURITY_WARNING);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
      audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, version, path);
    
    
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idFOXIT_PHANTOM_7_3_4.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application (formally known as Phantom) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 7.3.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling FlateDecode streams. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4059) - A use-after-free error exists that is related to the TimeOut() function. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4060) - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when parsing content streams. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to crash the application, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4061) - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when recursively triggering PDF format errors. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to cause the application to stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4062) - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling object revision numbers. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4063) - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling XFA re-layouts. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4064) - An out-of-bounds read error exists that is triggered when decoding BMP, GIF, and JPEG images during PDF conversion. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to disclose sensitive memory contents or cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4065) - An unspecified use-after-free error exists that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when handling JavaScript API calls when closing a document. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id90566
    published2016-04-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/90566
    titleFoxit PhantomPDF < 7.3.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(90566);
      script_version("1.9");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/20");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2016-4059",
        "CVE-2016-4060",
        "CVE-2016-4061",
        "CVE-2016-4062",
        "CVE-2016-4063",
        "CVE-2016-4064",
        "CVE-2016-4065"
      );
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-211");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-212");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-213");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-214");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-215");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-216");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-217");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-218");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-219");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-220");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-221");
      script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-16-222");
    
      script_name(english:"Foxit PhantomPDF < 7.3.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Foxit PhantomPDF.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "A PDF toolkit installed on the remote Windows host is affected by
    multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "According to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application (formally
    known as Phantom) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to
    7.3.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling FlateDecode streams. An unauthenticated,
        remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF
        file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in
        a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2016-4059)
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is related to the
        TimeOut() function. An unauthenticated, remote attacker
        can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to dereference
        already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service
        or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4060)
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when
        parsing content streams. An unauthenticated, remote
        attacker can exploit this to crash the application,
        resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4061)
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered when
        recursively triggering PDF format errors. An
        unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to
        cause the application to stop responding, resulting in a
        denial of service. (CVE-2016-4062)
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling object revision numbers. An unauthenticated,
        remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF
        file, to dereference already freed memory, resulting in
        a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2016-4063)
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling XFA re-layouts. An unauthenticated, remote
        attacker can exploit this to dereference already freed
        memory, resulting in a denial of service or the
        execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4064)
    
      - An out-of-bounds read error exists that is triggered
        when decoding BMP, GIF, and JPEG images during PDF
        conversion. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can
        exploit this to disclose sensitive memory contents or
        cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4065)
    
      - An unspecified use-after-free error exists that allows
        an unauthenticated, remote attacker to dereference
        already freed memory, resulting in a denial of service
        or the execution of arbitrary code.
    
      - A use-after-free error exists that is triggered when
        handling JavaScript API calls when closing a document.
        An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this,
        via a crafted PDF file, to dereference already freed
        memory, resulting in a denial of service or the
        execution of arbitrary code.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-211/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-212/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-213/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-214/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-215/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-216/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-217/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-218/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-219/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-220/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-221/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-222/");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Foxit PhantomPDF version 7.3.4 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-4065");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/03/16");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/03/16");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/04/18");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:phantom");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("foxit_phantom_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("installed_sw/FoxitPhantomPDF");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("install_func.inc");
    
    fixed_version = "7.3.4.311";
    appname = "FoxitPhantomPDF";
    
    install = get_single_install(app_name:appname, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
    path = install["path"];
    version = install["version"];
    name = install["Application Name"];
    port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
    if (!port)
      port = 445;
    
    if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version, strict:FALSE) < 0)
    {
      security_report_v4(port:port, extra:
        '\n  Application Name  : ' + name +
        '\n  Path              : ' + path +
        '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
        '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version,
        severity:SECURITY_WARNING);
    }
    else
    {
      audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, name, version);
    }
    exit(0);