How severe is CVE-2016-8334?

CVE-2016-8334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8334?

CVE-2016-8334 affects Foxitsoftware Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8334?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-8334 published?

CVE-2016-8334 was published on 2017-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8334

CVE-2016-8334 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Reader
Published: 2017-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8334?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-8334?: CVE-2016-8334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8334?: CVE-2016-8334 affects Foxitsoftware Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8334 published?: CVE-2016-8334 was published on 2017-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:reader:8.0.2.805:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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