CVE-2018-20247
CVE-2018-20247 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Quick Pdf Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Foxitsoftware Quick Pdf Library
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing a recursive page tree structure using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString or LoadFromStream functions results in a stack overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20247?
- In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing a recursive page tree structure using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString or LoadFromStream functions results in a stack overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20247?
- CVE-2018-20247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-20247 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-20247?
- CVE-2018-20247 affects Foxitsoftware Quick Pdf Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-20247?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-20247 published?
- CVE-2018-20247 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:quick_pdf_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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