Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12802

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 a Security Bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
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
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12802?

    CVE-2018-12802 is classified as a security bypass vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12802?

    To fix CVE-2018-12802, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to version 2018.011.20041 or later, 2017.011.30081 or later, or 2015.006.30419 or later.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-12802?

    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-12802.

  • What could happen if CVE-2018-12802 is exploited?

    If CVE-2018-12802 is successfully exploited, it could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges within the system.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2018-12802?

    While there are no specific public exploits reported for CVE-2018-12802, the nature of the vulnerability presents a significant risk for potential exploitation.

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