high
8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2018-4904: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion XPS TIFF dir count Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 27 2018(Updated: )

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 is an instance of a heap overflow vulnerability. The vulnerability is triggered by crafted TIFF data within an XPS file, which causes an out of bounds memory access. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.0<=17.011.30070
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=-<=18.009.20050
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.0<=15.006.30394
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.0<=17.011.30070
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=-<=18.009.20050
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.0<=15.006.30394

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4904?

    CVE-2018-4904 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution via heap overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-4904?

    To fix CVE-2018-4904, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2018-4904?

    CVE-2018-4904 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions prior to specific releases listed in the vulnerability details.

  • What kind of exploit is CVE-2018-4904?

    CVE-2018-4904 can be exploited through specially crafted TIFF files that cause a heap overflow.

  • Is CVE-2018-4904 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-4904 can be exploited remotely without the need for local access to the vulnerable system.

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