SB2017011203 - Stack overflow in Foxit Reader for Linux
Published: January 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017011203
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack overflow (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service conditions.
The vulnerability exists due to stack overflow vulnerability when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially rafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger stack overflow and terminate the application.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in DoS attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.