CVE-2018-19449 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 17 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Reader SDK allows remote code execution via specially crafted PDF files using the exportAsFDF JavaScript API.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-19449?

CVE-2018-19449 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A File Write can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API Doc.exportAsFDF is used. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19449?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19449?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19449 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-2018-19449 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19449 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xw45-3pj3-v733.