CVE-2018-4910: High severity adobe acrobat reader vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=17.0<=17.011.30070
Adobe Acrobat DC>=-<=18.009.20050
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.0<=15.006.30394
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.0<=17.011.30070
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=-<=18.009.20050
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.0<=15.006.30394

Event History

Feb 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4910?

CVE-2018-4910 has a critical severity rating due to its capability to trigger a heap overflow vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4910?

To fix CVE-2018-4910, users should update their Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2018-4910?

CVE-2018-4910 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat DC, and their respective versions prior to the specified thresholds.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4910?

CVE-2018-4910 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted PDF files.

5

Can CVE-2018-4910 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-4910 can be exploited remotely by opening a malicious PDF file, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code.

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