CVE-2018-4897: 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 image conversion module that parses TIFF metadata. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4897?
CVE-2018-4897 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4897?
To fix CVE-2018-4897, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version available.
What versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-4897?
CVE-2018-4897 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 2018.009.20050 and Adobe Acrobat DC versions up to 18.009.20050.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-4897?
CVE-2018-4897 involves a vulnerability that allows computation to read data beyond the end of a target buffer, leading to potential code execution.
Are there workarounds for CVE-2018-4897?
While the best approach is to update the software, users may also consider limiting access to the affected software as a temporary workaround.