CVE-2018-12812: Incorrect Type Cast

Published Jul 20, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier versions have a Type Confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12812?

CVE-2018-12812 has been rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12812?

To fix CVE-2018-12812, users should update their Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12812?

CVE-2018-12812 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

4

What happens if I exploit CVE-2018-12812?

Exploiting CVE-2018-12812 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

5

Is CVE-2018-12812 specific to Windows or macOS?

CVE-2018-12812 specifically affects versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader on multiple operating systems, including Windows and macOS.

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