CVE-2018-15941
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 Software | Affected Version | How 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-2018-15941?
CVE-2018-15941 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15941?
To fix CVE-2018-15941, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-15941?
CVE-2018-15941 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15941?
CVE-2018-15941 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-15941 lead to any significant security issues?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15941 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
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