CVE-2018-12862: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12862?

CVE-2018-12862 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12862?

To fix CVE-2018-12862, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version released by Adobe.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12862?

CVE-2018-12862 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.

Q: Can CVE-2018-12862 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-12862 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Q: What products are vulnerable due to CVE-2018-12862?

CVE-2018-12862 affects various products in the Adobe Acrobat DC family, including both desktop and continuous versions.

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 write 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

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-2018-12862?

CVE-2018-12862 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12862?