Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-8074
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2014-8074
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:5.0.1.820:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-8074
49.98%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-8074
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-8074
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-8074
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http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-22
Security Bulletins | Foxit SoftwareVendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-362/
ZDI-14-362 | Zero Day Initiative
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70608
Foxit ActiveX Pro SDK 'SetLogFile()' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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