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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX up to 4.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-8074. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX up to 4.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 10/17/2014 by Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8074 since 10/09/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122766 (Foxit ActiveX Pro SDK "SetLogFile()" ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 16679.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 70608†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46793†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Foxit

Name

• PDF SDK ActiveX

Version

• 4.0

License

• free

Website

• Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2014 🔍
10/16/2014 +7 days 🔍
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10/17/2014 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2014 +10 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +151 days 🔍
12/10/2024 +3546 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-8074 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8074
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72112
SecurityFocus: 70608 - Foxit ActiveX Pro SDK 'SetLogFile()' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46793 - Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX Before 5.0.2.924 Remote Code Execution via a Long String, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 12:07
Updated: 12/10/2024 16:24
Changes: 03/27/2015 12:07 (53), 06/10/2017 09:34 (6), 12/10/2024 16:24 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:E5B:103

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