CVE-2018-12840
First published: Tue Sep 25 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20058 and earlier, 2017.011.30099 and earlier, and 2015.006.30448 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30448 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=18.011.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30099 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30448 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=18.011.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30099 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12840?
CVE-2018-12840 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12840?
To resolve CVE-2018-12840, update Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-12840?
CVE-2018-12840 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20058 and earlier, 2017.011.30099 and earlier, and 2015.006.30448 and earlier.
What does CVE-2018-12840 exploit?
CVE-2018-12840 exploits an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.
Can CVE-2018-12840 affect my document processing in Adobe?
Yes, CVE-2018-12840 can potentially affect document processing and expose sensitive information when using the vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
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