CVE-2018-12863: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-12863?

CVE-2018-12863 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12863?

To fix CVE-2018-12863, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available from Adobe.

Q: What versions are affected by CVE-2018-12863?

CVE-2018-12863 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.

Q: What can an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2018-12863?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-12863 can execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.

Q: Is CVE-2018-12863 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2018-12863 is not specific to an operating system as it affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader applications across multiple OS platforms.

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 use after free 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-2018-12863?

CVE-2018-12863 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12863?