CVE-2018-12846: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12846?

CVE-2018-12846 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12846?

To fix CVE-2018-12846, update your Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version available.

Q: What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-12846?

CVE-2018-12846 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.

Q: What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2018-12846?

CVE-2018-12846 is associated with a heap overflow vulnerability that can be exploited for arbitrary code execution.

Q: Can exploiting CVE-2018-12846 affect my system?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12846 could lead to compromise of your system through arbitrary code execution.

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 heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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-2018-12846?

CVE-2018-12846 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12846?

To fix CVE-2018-12846, update your Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version available.

What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-12846?