Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Lexmark Perspective Document Filters
CVE-2016-4335

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Lexmark
Status
Perceptive Document Filters
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2017

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters affecting how XLS files are parsed. An attacker can craft a specific XLS document that, when processed, triggers a stack-based buffer overflow, enabling potential remote code execution. This flaw highlights the importance of maintaining updated software and being aware of potential risks associated with document handling.

Affected Version(s)

Perceptive Document Filters

References

http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0172/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92425
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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