CVE-2016-8334

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.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 13.46% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Foxit Software Foxit Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93799 vdb entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0201/ third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8334?
CVE-2016-8334 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8334?
To fix CVE-2016-8334, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8334 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-8334 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8334?
CVE-2016-8334 affects Foxit Software Foxit Reader.
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