Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 8.0.5 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 8.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93608VDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93608VDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8879?
CVE-2016-8879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 ap...
How severe is CVE-2016-8879?
CVE-2016-8879 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.