CVE-2018-4900: 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 JavaScript manipulation of an Annotation object. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4900?
CVE-2018-4900 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4900?
To fix CVE-2018-4900, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4900?
CVE-2018-4900 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, Adobe Acrobat 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions prior to 15.006.30394.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-4900?
The impacts of CVE-2018-4900 include the possibility of attackers executing malicious code in the context of the user.
Is CVE-2018-4900 a remotely exploitable vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-4900 can be exploited remotely through malicious PDF files.