File Write Vulnerability in Foxit Reader SDK by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-19449

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-19449?

A vulnerability in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 allows for a File Write to occur due to the improper handling of the JavaScript API Doc.exportAsFDF when processing specially crafted PDF files. This exploitation can enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing significant security risks to affected systems.

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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