CVE-2018-19447: foxitsoftware foxit_pdf_sdk_activex Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 17-06-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-19447 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in foxitsoftware foxit_pdf_sdk_activex. EPSS estimates a 4.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
4.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-06-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
92%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.90% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score4.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Foxitsoftware1 product
- foxit_pdf_sdk_activex≤ 5.5.0
1 vendor · 1 product