CVE-2018-12855: Buffer 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 a buffer errors 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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12855?
CVE-2018-12855 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-12855?
To fix CVE-2018-12855, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions.
3
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-12855?
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier are affected.
4
Can CVE-2018-12855 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-12855 can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-12855?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-12855 could lead to complete control over the affected system by an attacker.