CVE-2016-8711
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CVE-2016-8711 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential remote code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential remote code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gonitro | Nitro Pdf Pro | <= 10.5.9.9 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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