Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Foxit Reader SDK Affecting ActiveX
CVE-2018-19447

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Status
Foxit PDF Sdk Activex
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2019

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) 5.4.0.1031, which can be exploited when the software processes specially crafted PDF files. An attacker can send a malicious PDF that, when parsed, allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the security of the user's system.

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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