7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20247

First published: Mon Dec 24 2018(Updated: )

In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing a recursive page tree structure using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString or LoadFromStream functions results in a stack overflow.

Credit: cve@checkpoint.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Quick PDF Library<16.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20247?

    CVE-2018-20247 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a stack overflow from processing malicious PDFs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20247?

    To fix CVE-2018-20247, upgrade Foxit Quick PDF Library to version 16.12 or later.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2018-20247?

    All versions of Foxit Quick PDF Library prior to 16.12 are affected by CVE-2018-20247.

  • What functions are vulnerable in CVE-2018-20247?

    The LoadFromFile, LoadFromString, and LoadFromStream functions are vulnerable in CVE-2018-20247.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2018-20247 facilitate?

    CVE-2018-20247 facilitates a stack overflow attack through a malformed PDF with a recursive page tree structure.

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