CVE-2018-12844: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12844?

CVE-2018-12844 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12844?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12844, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12844?

CVE-2018-12844 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-2018-12844?

CVE-2018-12844 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can potentially lead to information disclosure.

Q: Can CVE-2018-12844 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-12844 requires user interaction, as exploitation typically involves opening a malicious PDF file.

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 out-of-bounds read 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-2018-12844?

CVE-2018-12844 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12844?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12844, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12844?