CVE-2018-4882: Medium 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. 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 string literal parser. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4882?
CVE-2018-4882 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4882?
To fix CVE-2018-4882, update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2018-4882?
CVE-2018-4882 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, Acrobat DC versions up to 18.009.20050, and older versions of Acrobat Reader DC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4882?
CVE-2018-4882 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when a computation reads data beyond the end of a target buffer.
Can CVE-2018-4882 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2018-4882 can potentially lead to data loss or corruption if exploited by an attacker.