Vulnerability identifier: #VU22

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0277

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description
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.

Mitigation
IBM has issued a fix (8.5.3 FP6 IF13, 9.0.1 FP6).

External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21983292

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.