Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-4062 - Data Processing Errors vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader and Phantompdf

047910
CVSS 5.5 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
HIGH
local
low complexity
foxitsoftware
CWE-19
nessus
NVD
Published: 2016-04-22
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows improperly report format errors recursively, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted PDF.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Foxitsoftware
2

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Overflow Buffers
    Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an attacker. As a consequence, an attacker is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the attackers' choice.
  • XML Nested Payloads
    Applications often need to transform data in and out of the XML format by using an XML parser. It may be possible for an attacker to inject data that may have an adverse effect on the XML parser when it is being processed. By nesting XML data and causing this data to be continuously self-referential, an attacker can cause the XML parser to consume more resources while processing, causing excessive memory consumption and CPU utilization. An attacker's goal is to leverage parser failure to his or her advantage. In most cases this type of an attack will result in a denial of service due to an application becoming unstable, freezing, or crash. However it may be possible to cause a crash resulting in arbitrary code execution, leading to a jump from the data plane to the control plane [R.230.1].
  • XML Oversized Payloads
    Applications often need to transform data in and out of the XML format by using an XML parser. It may be possible for an attacker to inject data that may have an adverse effect on the XML parser when it is being processed. By supplying oversized payloads in input vectors that will be processed by the XML parser, an attacker can cause the XML parser to consume more resources while processing, causing excessive memory consumption and CPU utilization, and potentially cause execution of arbitrary code. An attacker's goal is to leverage parser failure to his or her advantage. In many cases this type of an attack will result in a denial of service due to an application becoming unstable, freezing, or crash. However it is possible to cause a crash resulting in arbitrary code execution, leading to a jump from the data plane to the control plane [R.231.1].
  • XML Client-Side Attack
    Client applications such as web browsers that process HTML data often need to transform data in and out of the XML format by using an XML parser. It may be possible for an attacker to inject data that may have an adverse effect on the XML parser when it is being processed. These adverse effects may include the parser crashing, consuming too much of a resource, executing too slowly, executing code supplied by an attacker, allowing usage of unintended system functionality, etc. An attacker's goal is to leverage parser failure to his or her advantage. In some cases it may be possible to jump from the data plane to the control plane via bad data being passed to an XML parser. [R.484.1]
  • XML Parser Attack
    Applications often need to transform data in and out of the XML format by using an XML parser. It may be possible for an attacker to inject data that may have an adverse effect on the XML parser when it is being processed. These adverse effects may include the parser crashing, consuming too much of a resource, executing too slowly, executing code supplied by an attacker, allowing usage of unintended system functionality, etc. An attacker's goal is to leverage parser failure to his or her advantage. In some cases it may be possible to jump from the data plane to the control plane via bad data being passed to an XML parser. [R.99.1]

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);

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