CVE-2018-12851: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12851?

CVE-2018-12851 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12851?

To fix CVE-2018-12851, users should update their Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Q: What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12851?

CVE-2018-12851 is a heap overflow vulnerability that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: Can CVE-2018-12851 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-12851 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted 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 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-2018-12851?

CVE-2018-12851 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12851?

To fix CVE-2018-12851, users should update their Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-12851?

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-2018-12851.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12851?