Vulnerability identifier: #VU39666

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8713

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nitro Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Nitro Software, Inc.

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nitro Pro: 10.5.5.9

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0226/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.