CVE-2016-8876
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CVE-2016-8876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Out-of-Bounds read vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image embedded in the XFA stream in a PDF document, aka "Read Access Violation starting at FoxitReader.". EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-Bounds read vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image embedded in the XFA stream in a PDF document, aka "Read Access Violation starting at FoxitReader."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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