CVE-2008-1104

CVE-2008-1104 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
• Published: 2008-05-21
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader before 2.3 build 2912 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the util.printf JavaScript function and floating point specifiers in format strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1104?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader before 2.3 build 2912 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the util.printf JavaScript function and floating point specifiers in format strings.

How severe is CVE-2008-1104?

CVE-2008-1104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1104?

CVE-2008-1104 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1104?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1104 published?

CVE-2008-1104 was published on 2008-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/29941
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-18/advisory/
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3899
• http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/119747
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492289/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29288
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020050
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1572
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42531

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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