CVE-2016-8875: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-8875: The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows, when the gflags app is enable...

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8.1 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted TIFF image, aka "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ConvertToPDF_x86!CreateFXPDFConvertor."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A crafted TIFF image can crash Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF on Windows versions before 8.1, but only under the stated condition that Windows gflags is enabled. The supplied sources describe denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business impact is likely user disruption when handling malicious image conversion content. Exposure is limited to Windows endpoints running Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF before 8.1, especially systems where the ConvertToPDF plugin is present and gflags is enabled. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset validation is required. Treat as a targeted endpoint stability issue rather than a broad breach-risk emergency. Prioritize patching older Foxit installations, especially on systems that process untrusted files or run debugging flags. Mitigation focus: Update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 8.1 or later where applicable.; Review Foxit security bulletins for the vendor-confirmed fix and supported upgrade path.; Disable unnecessary gflags usage on user endpoints unless required for debugging..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 31, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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