CVE-2018-4906: 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 image conversion module that handles Enhanced Metafile Format Plus (EMF+) data related to graphic object image attributes. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4906?
CVE-2018-4906 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4906?
To fix CVE-2018-4906, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4906?
CVE-2018-4906 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 2018.009.20050 and earlier, as well as multiple earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat DC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4906?
CVE-2018-4906 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows reading data past the end of a target buffer.
Is CVE-2018-4906 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2018-4906 may be exploited remotely when a user opens a malicious PDF file.