CVE-2018-4880: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2018
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Updated

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. This vulnerability occurs as a result of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of the conversion module that reads U3D data. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=17.0<=17.011.30070
Adobe Acrobat DC>=-<=18.009.20050
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.0<=15.006.30394
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.0<=17.011.30070
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=-<=18.009.20050
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.0<=15.006.30394

Event History

Feb 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4880?

CVE-2018-4880 has a severity rating that is classified as critical due to its potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4880?

To fix CVE-2018-4880, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version recommended by Adobe.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2018-4880?

CVE-2018-4880 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC versions prior to specific updates in 2018.

4

What exploits are associated with CVE-2018-4880?

Exploits of CVE-2018-4880 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to potentially gain control over the affected system.

5

Is there a known attack vector for CVE-2018-4880?

The primary attack vector for CVE-2018-4880 is through opening a specially crafted PDF file that triggers the vulnerability.

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