CVE-2016-8879: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-8879: The thumbnail shell extension plugin (FoxitThumbnailHndlr_x86.dll) in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 8....

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.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Windows client-side Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF flaw before 8.1. A malicious PDF with an embedded JPEG2000 image can crash the Foxit thumbnail shell extension. Sources describe denial of service and heap corruption, not confirmed code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is mainly Windows endpoints with Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF before 8.1 installed, especially where users receive or preview PDFs from email, downloads, shared drives, or web content. Treat as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize update verification where legacy Foxit versions remain in use or where users handle untrusted PDFs frequently. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 8.1 or later if still deployed.; Review Foxit security bulletins for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Reduce exposure to untrusted PDFs on affected Windows endpoints..

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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