CVE-2018-4908: 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 TTF font processing in the XPS module. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4908?
CVE-2018-4908 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4908?
To fix CVE-2018-4908, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4908?
CVE-2018-4908 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, as well as other specified versions of Adobe Acrobat.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-4908 on users?
The impact of CVE-2018-4908 can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of user systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-4908?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2018-4908 other than applying the security updates provided by Adobe.