Object Initialization Flaw in Foxit Reader SDK ActiveX Control
CVE-2018-19448

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-19448?

An uninitialized object in the Foxit Reader SDK ActiveX control can be exploited when embedding the control into Microsoft Office documents. This issue allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write condition by opening a specially crafted document, potentially leading to unauthorized remote code execution. Users of Foxit Reader SDK should ensure they are using updated versions to mitigate this security risk.

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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