SB2017021009 - Out-of-bounds write in Nitro Pro
Published: February 10, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017021009
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8713)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.