CVE-2016-8879

Name: CVE-2016-8879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-31T10:59:15.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The thumbnail shell extension plugin (FoxitThumbnailHndlr_x86.dll) in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) via a crafted JPEG2000 image embedded in a PDF document, aka an "Exploitable - Heap Corruption" issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The thumbnail shell extension plugin (FoxitThumbnailHndlr_x86.dll) in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) via a crafted JPEG2000 image embedded in a PDF document, aka an "Exploitable - Heap Corruption" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93608VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93608VDB 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-2016-8879?

How severe is CVE-2016-8879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8879?

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