CVE-2018-4882
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 string literal parser. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30070 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.0<=15.006.30394 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=18.0<=18.009.20050 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=17.0<=17.011.30070 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.0<=15.006.30394 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=18.0<=18.009.20050 |
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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.
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