CVE-2018-15979: Infoleak
First published: Thu Nov 29 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2017.011.30105 and earlier, and 2015.006.30456 and earlier have a ntlm sso hash theft vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15979?
CVE-2018-15979 is classified as a critical information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15979?
To remediate CVE-2018-15979, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-15979?
CVE-2018-15979 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2017.011.30105 and earlier, and 2015.006.30456 and earlier.
What types of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2018-15979?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15979 could lead to the theft of NTLM SSO hashes.
Is CVE-2018-15979 present in Microsoft Windows?
CVE-2018-15979 does not affect Microsoft Windows, as it is specific to Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
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