CVE-2015-8843: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
The Foxit Cloud Update Service (FoxitCloudUpdateService) in Foxit Reader 6.1 through 6.2.x and 7.x before 7.2.2, when an update to the Cloud plugin is available, allows local users to gain privileges by writing crafted data to a shared memory region, which triggers memory corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Reader | =6.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =6.1.2 | |
| Foxit Reader | =6.1.4 | |
| Foxit Reader | =6.2 | |
| Foxit Reader | =6.2.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =7.0 | |
| Foxit Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Foxit Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Foxit Reader | =7.1.5 | |
| Foxit Reader | =7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8843?
CVE-2015-8843 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8843?
To fix CVE-2015-8843, update Foxit Reader to version 7.2.2 or later.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2015-8843?
CVE-2015-8843 affects Foxit Reader versions 6.1 through 6.2.x and 7.x before 7.2.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-8843?
CVE-2015-8843 can be exploited by local users with access to the system.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-8843?
The impact of CVE-2015-8843 enables local users to gain elevated privileges through memory corruption.
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