CVE-2018-12856: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12856?

CVE-2018-12856 has been assigned a severity rating of medium due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12856?

To fix CVE-2018-12856, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12856?

CVE-2018-12856 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-2018-12856?

CVE-2018-12856 is identified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Q: Can exploiting CVE-2018-12856 result in a complete system compromise?

Exploiting CVE-2018-12856 may not lead to a complete system compromise, but it can result in sensitive information being disclosed.

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-30.html

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-2018-12856?

CVE-2018-12856 has been assigned a severity rating of medium due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12856?