CVE-2018-4893: 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 XPS font processing. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4893?
CVE-2018-4893 has a severity rating of important which indicates a significant risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4893?
To fix CVE-2018-4893, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader available from Adobe.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2018-4893?
CVE-2018-4893 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, as well as Adobe Acrobat DC versions 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4893?
CVE-2018-4893 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to improper access of memory.
Is CVE-2018-4893 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2018-4893 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.