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 in the JavaScript engine. The vulnerability is triggered by a PDF file with crafted JavaScript code that manipulates the optional content group (OCG). A successful attack can lead to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or a code re-use attack.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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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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CVE-2018-4910 has a critical severity rating due to its capability to trigger a heap overflow vulnerability.
To fix CVE-2018-4910, users should update their Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
CVE-2018-4910 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat DC, and their respective versions prior to the specified thresholds.
CVE-2018-4910 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted PDF files.
Yes, CVE-2018-4910 can be exploited remotely by opening a malicious PDF file, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code.