CVE-2018-15947: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-15947?

CVE-2018-15947 has been rated as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-15947?

To fix CVE-2018-15947, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-15947 involve?

CVE-2018-15947 involves an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Q: Can exploitation of CVE-2018-15947 lead to further attacks?

While CVE-2018-15947 primarily leads to information disclosure, it could potentially serve as a vector for further attacks.

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

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-2018-15947?

CVE-2018-15947 has been rated as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.

What versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2018-15947?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-15947.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15947?