Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer overflow can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) 5.4.0.1031 when parsing the URI string. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex | <= 5.5.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19447?
CVE-2018-19447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A stack-based buffer overflow can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) 5.4.0.1031 when parsing the URI string. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code executio...
How severe is CVE-2018-19447?
CVE-2018-19447 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19447?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex, Microsoft Windows.