CVE-2018-12838: Medium severity Adobe Acrobat DC vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12838?

CVE-2018-12838 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12838?

To fix CVE-2018-12838, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Q: Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2018-12838?

CVE-2018-12838 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12838?

CVE-2018-12838 is a stack overflow vulnerability that could allow an attacker to exploit information disclosure.

Q: Can CVE-2018-12838 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-12838 can potentially be exploited remotely under certain conditions.

Published 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 stack overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30452

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20063

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30102

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30452

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20063

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30102

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12838?

CVE-2018-12838 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12838?

To fix CVE-2018-12838, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2018-12838?