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CVE-2016-8334: A large out-of-bounds read on the heap vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader can potentially be abused for info...

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.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects Foxit Reader 8.0.2.805. A malicious PDF could cause the reader to read memory outside its intended heap bounds, potentially exposing sensitive memory details. The issue requires a user to open a crafted file and has no source-bundle evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints still running Foxit Reader 8.0.2.805, especially where users receive or open PDFs from email, web downloads, or external parties. Treat this as a moderate legacy client-software risk. Prioritize confirmation and removal from exposed user workstations, especially departments that regularly handle external PDFs. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Foxit Reader 8.0.2.805.; Check Foxit or Talos guidance for confirmed remediation.; Restrict opening untrusted PDFs on affected systems..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H1.65.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2016-8334Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Foxit SoftwareFoxit Reader8.0.2.805Listed
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