CVE-2018-4879: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions. The vulnerability is caused by the computation that writes data past the end of the intended buffer; the computation is part of the image conversion module that processes Enhanced Metafile Format Plus (EMF+) data. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4879?
CVE-2018-4879 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for code execution through improper memory handling.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4879?
To fix CVE-2018-4879, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4879?
CVE-2018-4879 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, Acrobat DC versions 18.009.20050 and earlier, and Classic versions up to 15.006.30394.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2018-4879?
CVE-2018-4879 can be exploited through crafted PDF files that trigger buffer overflow conditions.
Is there a known proof of concept for CVE-2018-4879?
As of now, specific proof of concept exploits for CVE-2018-4879 have been reported in the security community.