What is the severity of CVE-2018-19450?

CVE-2018-19450 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19450?

To mitigate CVE-2018-19450, upgrade Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) to version 5.5.0 or later.

What causes CVE-2018-19450?

CVE-2018-19450 is caused by command injection vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader SDK when processing specially crafted PDF files.

Which versions of Foxit Reader SDK are affected by CVE-2018-19450?

CVE-2018-19450 affects versions of Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) up to and including 5.5.0.

Can CVE-2018-19450 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2018-19450 can potentially lead to data theft if an attacker successfully exploits the command injection vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-19450

high

7.8

CWE

17/6/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-19450: Command Injection

First published: Mon Jun 17 2019(Updated: )

A command injection can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) 5.4.0.1031 when parsing a launch action. 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

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19450?
CVE-2018-19450 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19450?
To mitigate CVE-2018-19450, upgrade Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) to version 5.5.0 or later.
What causes CVE-2018-19450?
CVE-2018-19450 is caused by command injection vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader SDK when processing specially crafted PDF files.
Which versions of Foxit Reader SDK are affected by CVE-2018-19450?
CVE-2018-19450 affects versions of Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) up to and including 5.5.0.
Can CVE-2018-19450 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2018-19450 can potentially lead to data theft if an attacker successfully exploits the command injection vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19450?
CVE-2018-19450 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19450?
To mitigate CVE-2018-19450, upgrade Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) to version 5.5.0 or later.
What causes CVE-2018-19450?
CVE-2018-19450 is caused by command injection vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader SDK when processing specially crafted PDF files.
Which versions of Foxit Reader SDK are affected by CVE-2018-19450?
CVE-2018-19450 affects versions of Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) up to and including 5.5.0.
Can CVE-2018-19450 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2018-19450 can potentially lead to data theft if an attacker successfully exploits the command injection vulnerability.