CVE-2018-4891: 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 module that handles TIFF data. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4891?
CVE-2018-4891 has been classified with a high severity level due to the potential for exploitation leading to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4891?
To fix CVE-2018-4891, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest versions released by Adobe.
What versions of Adobe are affected by CVE-2018-4891?
CVE-2018-4891 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
Can CVE-2018-4891 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2018-4891 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2018-4891?
The issue in CVE-2018-4891 results from improper handling of computations that can access data beyond the end of the target buffer.