CVE-2016-8856: High severity foxit reader mac vulnerability

Published Oct 31, 2016
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Updated

Foxit Reader for Mac 2.1.0.0804 and earlier and Foxit Reader for Linux 2.1.0.0805 and earlier suffered from a vulnerability where weak file permissions could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code. After the installation, Foxit Reader's core files were world-writable by default, allowing an attacker to overwrite them with backdoor code, which when executed by privileged user would result in Privilege Escalation, Code Execution, or both.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Reader Mac Os X<=2.1.0.0804
Foxitsoftware Reader Linux Kernel<=2.1.0.0805

Event History

Oct 31, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8856?

CVE-2016-8856 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8856?

To fix CVE-2016-8856, update Foxit Reader to version 2.1.0.0805 or later for Linux and 2.1.0.0805 or later for Mac.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8856?

CVE-2016-8856 affects Foxit Reader for Mac versions up to 2.1.0.0804 and Foxit Reader for Linux versions up to 2.1.0.0805.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8856?

CVE-2016-8856 is a file permission vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit weak permissions to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-8856?

Yes, CVE-2016-8856 has the potential to be exploited by attackers due to the weak file permissions set during installation.

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