CVE-2018-15951: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-15951?

CVE-2018-15951 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-15951?

To fix CVE-2018-15951, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

Q: Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-15951?

CVE-2018-15951 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15951?

CVE-2018-15951 is a buffer error vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: Is it safe to use older versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader after CVE-2018-15951?

Using older versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader is not safe after CVE-2018-15951 because they are vulnerable to exploitation.

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 a buffer errors 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

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-2018-15951?

CVE-2018-15951 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15951?

To fix CVE-2018-15951, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-15951?