CVE-2016-8878

Name: CVE-2016-8878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-31T10:59:14.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8878 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 BMP image embedded in the XFA stream in a PDF document, aka "Data from Faulting Address may be used as a return value starting at FOXITREADER.". EPSS estimates a 2.59% 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 BMP image embedded in the XFA stream in a PDF document, aka "Data from Faulting Address may be used as a return value starting at FOXITREADER."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th 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-2016-8878?

How severe is CVE-2016-8878?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8878?

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