CWE
704
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12835: Incorrect Type Cast

First published: Fri Oct 12 2018(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30452
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20063
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30102
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30452
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20063
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30102
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12835?

    CVE-2018-12835 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12835?

    To fix CVE-2018-12835, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions as recommended by Adobe.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2018-12835?

    CVE-2018-12835 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.

  • What is the type of vulnerability reported in CVE-2018-12835?

    CVE-2018-12835 is a type confusion vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • What could happen if CVE-2018-12835 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2018-12835 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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