CVE-2016-8713
CVE-2016-8713 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gonitro Nitro Pdf Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Gonitro Nitro Pdf Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A remote out of bound write / memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10.5.9.9. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8713?
- A remote out of bound write / memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10.5.9.9. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8713?
- CVE-2016-8713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-8713 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8713?
- CVE-2016-8713 affects Gonitro Nitro Pdf Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8713?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-8713 published?
- CVE-2016-8713 was published on 2017-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gonitro:nitro_pdf_pro:10.5.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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