critical
10
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12754

First published: Fri Jul 20 2018(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have an Out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-21.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12754?

    CVE-2018-12754 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12754?

    To fix CVE-2018-12754, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12754?

    CVE-2018-12754 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12754?

    CVE-2018-12754 is classified as an Out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-12754 lead to data compromise?

    Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12754 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which may result in data compromise.

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