CVE-2014-8074

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.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.53%
Vendor Advisory foxitsoftware.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-22 vendor advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-362/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70608 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8074?
CVE-2014-8074 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8074?
To fix CVE-2014-8074, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-8074 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-8074 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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