CVE-2018-15968: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-15968?

CVE-2018-15968 has been rated as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-15968?

To fix CVE-2018-15968, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Q: What versions are affected by CVE-2018-15968?

CVE-2018-15968 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-2018-15968?

CVE-2018-15968 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Q: Can CVE-2018-15968 lead to remote attacks?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15968 could enable an attacker to gain sensitive information from the affected system.

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-2018-15968?

CVE-2018-15968 has been rated as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15968?

To fix CVE-2018-15968, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-15968?