CVE-2016-8334 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Reader	8.0.2.805

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93799
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0201/Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93799
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0201/Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8334?

CVE-2016-8334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 l...

How severe is CVE-2016-8334?

CVE-2016-8334 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8334?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Reader.