Buffer overflow in Foxitsoftware Quick_pdf_library
CVE-2018-20249
In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing invalid xref entries using the DAOpenFile or DAOpenFileReadOnly functions may result in an access violation caused by out…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.014 (70.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Foxitsoftware Quick_pdf_library
- N/a Foxit Quick Pdf Library — versions All versions prior to 16.12
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@checkpoint.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@checkpoint.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20249?
- CVE-2018-20249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Quick_pdf_library, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-12-24.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20249?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-20249 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.