CVE-2014-8074 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX control when processing a long string.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8074?
CVE-2014-8074 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Oct 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the SetLogFile method in Foxit.FoxitPDFSDKProCtrl.5 in Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX 2.3 through 5.0.1820 before 5.0.2.924 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string, related to global variables.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8074?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8074?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8074 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-8074 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8074 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cpcx-jm66-9h66.