CVE-2018-4905: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion XPS TIFF YCbCrCoefficients Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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 TIFF processing within the XPS module. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TIFF YCbCrCoefficients tags in XPS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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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.