CVE-2018-7264

Name: CVE-2018-7264
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-28T17:29:00.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7264 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Pictview image processing library embedded in the ActivePDF toolkit through 2018.1.0.18321 is prone to multiple out of bounds write and sign errors, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable applications using the ActivePDF Toolkit to process untrusted images.. EPSS estimates a 12.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pictview image processing library embedded in the ActivePDF toolkit through 2018.1.0.18321 is prone to multiple out of bounds write and sign errors, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable applications using the ActivePDF Toolkit to process untrusted images.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.99%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Activepdf	Activepdf Toolkit	< 8.1.0.19023

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/74Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44251/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/74Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44251/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7264?

How severe is CVE-2018-7264?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7264 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7264?

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