CVE-2018-20248

Name: CVE-2018-20248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-24T18:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Quick Pdf Library	< 16.12

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106306Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106306Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20248?

How severe is CVE-2018-20248?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20248?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST