CVE-2018-4912: 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 JPEG 2000 data. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4912?
CVE-2018-4912 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4912?
To mitigate CVE-2018-4912, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest versions released by Adobe.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4912?
CVE-2018-4912 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, as well as Adobe Acrobat DC versions 18.009.20050 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4912?
CVE-2018-4912 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to read data beyond the allocated memory space.
Can CVE-2018-4912 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-4912 can potentially be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted PDF files.