CVE-2018-12814: Critical severity adobe digital editions vulnerability
Published Oct 17, 2018
·Updated
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.8
Event History
Oct 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe Digital Editions heap overflow vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the Adobe Digital Editions heap overflow vulnerability is CVE-2018-12814.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-12814?
CVE-2018-12814 has a severity value of 9.8, which is considered critical.
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What is the affected software for CVE-2018-12814?
The affected software for CVE-2018-12814 is Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-12814?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12814 could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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Are there any references available for CVE-2018-12814?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-12814 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105536) and [Adobe Security Advisory](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb18-27.html).