CVE-2018-12849: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30448
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20058
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30099
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30448
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30099
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Sep 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12849?
CVE-2018-12849 is considered a critical vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-12849?
To mitigate CVE-2018-12849, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version available.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-12849?
CVE-2018-12849 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions up to 2018.011.20058, 2017.011.30099, and 2015.006.30448.
4
Can CVE-2018-12849 lead to data breaches?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12849 can potentially lead to unauthorized information disclosure.
5
What types of products are impacted by CVE-2018-12849?
CVE-2018-12849 impacts both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader products.