HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-8074
MEDIUM

CVE-2014-8074

CWE-119Published: October 17, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the SetLogFile method in Foxit.FoxitPDFSDKProCtrl.5 in Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX 2.3 through 5.0.1820 before 5.0.2.924 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string, related to global variables.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8074 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

foxitsoftware1 product(s)
foxit pdf sdk activex
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-22
ADVISORYhttp://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-22

All References (6)

→
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-22Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70608
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-362/
→
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-22Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70608
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-362/

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-8074
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 17, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-8074 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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