CVE-2016-8709 Memory corruption in Nitro Pro

High 8.8 Published 10 Feb 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PDF file in Nitro Pro.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8709?

CVE-2016-8709 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nitro Pro, published on 10 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A remote out of bound write / memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10. 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.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gonitro Nitro Pdf Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8709 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-8709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw22-w3fv-8wcc.