CVE-2016-4065: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-4065: The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows, when the gflags app is enab...

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 7.3.4 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted (1) JPEG, (2) GIF, or (3) BMP image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an older Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF Windows crash issue in the ConvertToPDF plugin. A malicious JPEG, GIF, or BMP could crash the application, but the source states the issue requires the gflags app to be enabled. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints still running Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF before 7.3.4, especially where ConvertToPDF is present and gflags is enabled. Modern patched deployments are unlikely to be exposed based on the source bundle. Treat this as a low-priority legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable Foxit versions remain in production workflows. The business risk is application disruption from crafted files, with no sourced evidence of active exploitation or code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to 7.3.4 or later.; Review Foxit security bulletins for product-specific guidance.; Remove or retire unsupported legacy Foxit installations..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 22, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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