CVE-2016-4064

7.8 HIGH

Published: April 22, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the XFA forms handling functionality in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted remerge call.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85379

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-215

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85379

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-215

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.3%

80th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware

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