CVE-2018-12817: High severity adobe digital editions vulnerability
Published Jan 18, 2019
·Updated
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.9 and below have an out of bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.9
Remediation
Event History
Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-12817?
CVE-2018-12817 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.9 and below.
2
How severe is CVE-2018-12817?
CVE-2018-12817 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
3
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-12817?
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.9 and below are affected by CVE-2018-12817.
4
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-12817?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12817 could lead to information disclosure.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-12817?
Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address CVE-2018-12817. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Digital Editions.