CVE-2018-20248
CVE-2018-20248 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Quick Pdf Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- 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 invalid xref table pointers or invalid xref table data using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString, LoadFromStream, DAOpenFile or DAOpenFileReadOnly functions may result in an access violation caused by out of bounds memory access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20248?
- In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing invalid xref table pointers or invalid xref table data using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString, LoadFromStream, DAOpenFile or DAOpenFileReadOnly functions may result in an access violation caused by out of bounds memory access.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20248?
- CVE-2018-20248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-20248 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-20248?
- CVE-2018-20248 affects Foxitsoftware Quick Pdf Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-20248?
- 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-2018-20248 published?
- CVE-2018-20248 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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