CVE-2018-4890
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 is an instance of a heap overflow vulnerability in the image conversion engine, when handling JPEG data embedded within an XPS file. A successful attack can lead to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or an information leak attack.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4890?
CVE-2018-4890 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution through a heap overflow vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4890?
The best way to fix CVE-2018-4890 is to upgrade your Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4890?
CVE-2018-4890 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, Acrobat DC 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and Acrobat DC 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-4890?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-4890 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by tricking them into opening a malicious JPEG file.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-4890?
Yes, Adobe has released patches for CVE-2018-4890 as part of their security updates for affected products.
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