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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2018-16303

PDF-XChange Editor through 7.0.326.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted x:xmpmeta structure, a related issue to CVE-2003-1564.

Vulnerability Description

PDF-XChange Editor through 7.0.326.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted x:xmpmeta structure, a related issue to CVE-2003-1564.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Pdf-XchangePdf-Xchange Editor<= 7.0.326.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16303?

CVE-2018-16303 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PDF-XChange Editor through 7.0.326.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted x:xmpmeta structure, a related issue to CVE-2003-1564.

How severe is CVE-2018-16303?

CVE-2018-16303 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16303?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf-Xchange Pdf-Xchange Editor.