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CVE-2016-4336: An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the Bzip2 parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters...

An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the Bzip2 parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted Bzip2 document can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow causing an out-of-bounds write which under the right circumstance could potentially be leveraged by an attacker to gain arbitrary code execution.

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This issue affects Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters when handling Bzip2 content. A malicious file could trigger memory corruption during document conversion and may allow code execution in some conditions. Business risk depends on whether the product is deployed and processes untrusted documents. Exposure is most likely where Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters is installed and converts user-supplied or externally received Bzip2 documents. The provided sources do not identify affected versions, deployment patterns, or default exposure. Treat this as a priority for organizations using the affected conversion technology, especially in document intake workflows. Lack of version and patch detail means teams should first confirm exposure, then seek vendor-specific remediation guidance. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters.; Check Lexmark or Talos guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Restrict document conversion inputs from untrusted sources where possible..

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