CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12861

First published: Fri 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 write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30452
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20063
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30102
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12861?

    CVE-2018-12861 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12861?

    To fix CVE-2018-12861, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

  • Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-12861?

    CVE-2018-12861 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2018.011.20063, 2017.011.30102, and 2015.006.30452.

  • What could happen if I don't address CVE-2018-12861?

    If not addressed, CVE-2018-12861 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-12861?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2018-12861 other than applying the necessary updates.

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