CVE-2018-4889: 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 XPS image conversion. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4889?
CVE-2018-4889 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4889?
To fix CVE-2018-4889, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC as provided in the vendor release notes.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4889?
CVE-2018-4889 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4889?
CVE-2018-4889 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that arises from improper handling of memory operations.
Can CVE-2018-4889 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2018-4889 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.