How severe is CVE-2014-8074?

CVE-2014-8074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8074?

CVE-2014-8074 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8074 published?

CVE-2014-8074 was published on 2014-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8074

CVE-2014-8074 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex
Published: 2014-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-8074?: CVE-2014-8074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8074?: CVE-2014-8074 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8074 published?: CVE-2014-8074 was published on 2014-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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