CVE-2018-4905: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion XPS TIFF YCbCrCoefficients Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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 occurs as a result of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of TIFF processing within the XPS module. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat DC | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30070 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=-<=18.009.20050 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.0<=15.006.30394 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=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-2018-4905?
The severity of CVE-2018-4905 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4905?
To fix CVE-2018-4905, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest available versions.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4905?
CVE-2018-4905 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-4905 include?
CVE-2018-4905 includes a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to data corruption and execution of malicious code.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-4905?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2018-4905; updating to the latest version is the recommended action.
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