CVE-2018-20247
HighIn 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.
Published Dec 24, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-20247 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Quick Pdf Library (Foxitsoftware), Foxit Quick PDF Library.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Quick Pdf Library 16.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Pdf LibraryFoxitsoftware | See advisory | 16.12 |
| Foxit Quick PDF Library | >= All versions prior to 16.12 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Quick Pdf Library
16.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 24, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Quick Pdf Library (Foxitsoftware); Foxit Quick PDF Library versions >= All versions prior to 16.12. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Quick Pdf Library 16.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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