SB2016062403 - Buffer overflow in processing PDF files in IBM Lotus Domino
Published: June 24, 2016 Updated: July 12, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016062403
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow in processing PDF files (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0277)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The vulnerability exists due to an error in the KeyView PDF filter when parsing a PDF document. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause buffer overflow by creating a specially crafted PDF file that, when loaded by the victim, will trigger a heap overflow .
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.