CVE-2018-12823: Critical severity adobe digital editions vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe Digital Editions?

The vulnerability ID for Adobe Digital Editions is CVE-2018-12823.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-12823?

The severity level of CVE-2018-12823 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

What is the affected version of Adobe Digital Editions?

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below are affected.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-12823?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12823 could lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12823?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12823 on the Adobe website: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb18-27.html

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