CVE-2016-8875

Name: CVE-2016-8875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-31T10:59:10.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8875 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 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 TIFF image, aka "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ConvertToPDF_x86!CreateFXPDFConvertor.". EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 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 TIFF image, aka "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ConvertToPDF_x86!CreateFXPDFConvertor."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	<= 8.0.5
Foxitsoftware	Reader	<= 8.0.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8875?

How severe is CVE-2016-8875?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8875 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8875?

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