CVE-2018-7264: Critical severity ActivePDF ActivePDF toolkit vulnerability

Published Feb 28, 2018
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Updated

The Pictview image processing library embedded in the ActivePDF toolkit through 2018.1.0.18321 is prone to multiple out of bounds write and sign errors, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable applications using the ActivePDF Toolkit to process untrusted images.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ActivePDF ActivePDF toolkit<8.1.0.19023

Event History

Feb 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7264?

CVE-2018-7264 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7264?

To fix CVE-2018-7264, upgrade to a version of the ActivePDF Toolkit that is newer than 8.1.0.19023.

3

What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2018-7264?

CVE-2018-7264 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on applications processing untrusted images.

4

Which versions of ActivePDF Toolkit are affected by CVE-2018-7264?

ActivePDF Toolkit versions up to and including 8.1.0.19023 are affected by CVE-2018-7264.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-7264?

Yes, there are known exploits available for CVE-2018-7264 that demonstrate how to leverage the vulnerability.

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