What is the severity of CVE-2018-19447?

The severity of CVE-2018-19447 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19447?

To fix CVE-2018-19447, update Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) to version 5.5.0 or later.

What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2018-19447?

Exploiting CVE-2018-19447 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system via specially crafted PDF files.

Which versions of Foxit Reader SDK are affected by CVE-2018-19447?

Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) versions up to 5.4.0.1031 are affected by CVE-2018-19447.

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2018-19447?

No, Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-19447, but it may be affected if used with the vulnerable Foxit Reader SDK.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-19447

high

7.8

CWE

787 119

17/6/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-19447: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jun 17 2019(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex	<=5.5.0
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19447?
The severity of CVE-2018-19447 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19447?
To fix CVE-2018-19447, update Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) to version 5.5.0 or later.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2018-19447?
Exploiting CVE-2018-19447 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system via specially crafted PDF files.
Which versions of Foxit Reader SDK are affected by CVE-2018-19447?
Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) versions up to 5.4.0.1031 are affected by CVE-2018-19447.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2018-19447?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-19447, but it may be affected if used with the vulnerable Foxit Reader SDK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19447?
The severity of CVE-2018-19447 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19447?
To fix CVE-2018-19447, update Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) to version 5.5.0 or later.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2018-19447?
Exploiting CVE-2018-19447 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system via specially crafted PDF files.
Which versions of Foxit Reader SDK are affected by CVE-2018-19447?
Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) versions up to 5.4.0.1031 are affected by CVE-2018-19447.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2018-19447?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-19447, but it may be affected if used with the vulnerable Foxit Reader SDK.