CVE-2018-12761: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12761?

CVE-2018-12761 is considered a critical vulnerability as it can lead to information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12761?

To fix CVE-2018-12761, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions.

Q: What versions are affected by CVE-2018-12761?

CVE-2018-12761 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.

Q: What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-12761?

CVE-2018-12761 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow an attacker to access sensitive information.

Q: Can CVE-2018-12761 impact both Windows and macOS users?

Yes, CVE-2018-12761 can impact users of Adobe Acrobat and Reader on both Windows and macOS platforms.

Published 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 read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 20, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12761?

CVE-2018-12761 is considered a critical vulnerability as it can lead to information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12761?

To fix CVE-2018-12761, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-12761?