CVE-2016-8713

Description

A remote out of bound write / memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10.5.9.9. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Nitro Nitro Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0226/ vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8713?
CVE-2016-8713 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8713?
To fix CVE-2016-8713, 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-2016-8713 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8713 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8713?
CVE-2016-8713 affects Nitro Nitro Pro.
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