First published: Tue Feb 27 2018(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30070 | |
Adobe Acrobat | >=-<=18.009.20050 | |
Adobe Acrobat | >=15.0<=15.006.30394 | |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30070 | |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=-<=18.009.20050 | |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.0<=15.006.30394 |
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CVE-2018-4880 has a severity rating that is classified as critical due to its potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality.
To fix CVE-2018-4880, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version recommended by Adobe.
CVE-2018-4880 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC versions prior to specific updates in 2018.
Exploits of CVE-2018-4880 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to potentially gain control over the affected system.
The primary attack vector for CVE-2018-4880 is through opening a specially crafted PDF file that triggers the vulnerability.