CVE-2018-12842: Integer Overflow
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 an integer 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
Remediation
Event History
Oct 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12842?
CVE-2018-12842 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-12842?
Updating Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions can fix the CVE-2018-12842 vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-12842?
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-12842.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12842?
CVE-2018-12842 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability.
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What could happen if CVE-2018-12842 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12842 could lead to information disclosure.