CVE-2018-20249: Buffer Overflow
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 invalid xref entries using the DAOpenFile or DAOpenFileReadOnly functions may result in an access violation caused by out of bounds memory access.
Credit: cve@checkpoint.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Quick PDF Library | <16.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20249?
CVE-2018-20249 is considered a critical vulnerability as it can lead to access violations due to out-of-bounds memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20249?
To fix CVE-2018-20249, users should upgrade to Foxit Quick PDF Library version 16.12 or later.
What does CVE-2018-20249 affect?
CVE-2018-20249 affects all versions of Foxit Quick PDF Library prior to 16.12.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-20249?
Exploiting CVE-2018-20249 can cause an application crash due to access violations when processing malformed PDFs.
Which functions are vulnerable in CVE-2018-20249?
The DAOpenFile and DAOpenFileReadOnly functions are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20249 when loading malformed PDFs.
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