CVE-2015-8843

Name: CVE-2015-8843
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-13T15:59:10.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8843 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Foxit Cloud Update Service (FoxitCloudUpdateService) in Foxit Reader 6.1 through 6.2.x and 7.x before 7.2.2, when an update to the Cloud plugin is available, allows local users to gain privileges by writing crafted data to a shared memory region, which triggers memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Foxit Cloud Update Service (FoxitCloudUpdateService) in Foxit Reader 6.1 through 6.2.x and 7.x before 7.2.2, when an update to the Cloud plugin is available, allows local users to gain privileges by writing crafted data to a shared memory region, which triggers memory corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	6.1
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	6.1.2
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	6.1.4
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	6.2
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	6.2.1
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	7.0
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	7.0.1
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	7.0.6
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	7.1.5
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	7.2

References

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-640
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php#FRD-35Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-640
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php#FRD-35Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8843?

How severe is CVE-2015-8843?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8843 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8843?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST