CVE-2018-20314: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

Foxit Reader before 9.5, and PhantomPDF before 8.3.10 and 9.x before 9.5, has a proxyCheckLicence race condition that can cause a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<8.3.10
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf>=9.0<9.5
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.5

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20314?

CVE-2018-20314 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF that can cause a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20314?

Foxit Reader versions before 9.5, PhantomPDF versions before 8.3.10, and 9.x versions before 9.5 are affected by CVE-2018-20314.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20314?

CVE-2018-20314 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-20314?

To fix CVE-2018-20314, you should update your Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.5 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20314?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-20314 on the Foxit Software security bulletins page at https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php.

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