CVE-2018-6462

Name: CVE-2018-6462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-31T18:29:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer and Viewer AX SDK before 2.5.322.8 mishandle conversion from YCC to RGB colour spaces by calculating on the basis of 1 bpc instead of 8 bpc, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer and Viewer AX SDK before 2.5.322.8 mishandle conversion from YCC to RGB colour spaces by calculating on the basis of 1 bpc instead of 8 bpc, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tracker-Software	Pdf-Xchange Viewer	< 2.5.322.8
Tracker-Software	Viewer Ax Sdk	< 2.5.322.8

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6462?

How severe is CVE-2018-6462?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6462?

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Source: NVD / NIST