CVE-2016-8334

6.8 MEDIUM
Published: January 06, 2017 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

A large out-of-bounds read on the heap vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader can potentially be abused for information disclosure. Combined with another vulnerability, it can be used to leak heap memory layout and in bypassing ASLR.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93799
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0201/
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93799
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0201/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
13.5%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware