CVE-2018-4899: 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 initial XPS page processing. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4899?
CVE-2018-4899 has a severity rating of critical because it can lead to potential information disclosure or code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4899?
To fix CVE-2018-4899, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available from Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4899?
CVE-2018-4899 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, Acrobat DC earlier than 18.009.20050, and Acrobat 2015 earlier than 15.006.30394.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4899?
CVE-2018-4899 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by computation that reads data past the end of the target buffer.
Can CVE-2018-4899 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-4899 can be potentially exploited remotely through malicious PDF files.