CVE-2018-7264 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting out-of-bounds write errors in the Pictview image processing library within ActivePDF Toolkit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-7264?
CVE-2018-7264 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7264?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activepdf Activepdf Toolkit.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7264?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7264 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-2018-7264 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7264 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fch6-4rhp-4hqm.