CVE-2018-4914: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XPS Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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 TIFF processing in the XPS engine. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XPS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4914?
CVE-2018-4914 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4914?
To mitigate CVE-2018-4914, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4914?
CVE-2018-4914 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC across several versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4914?
CVE-2018-4914 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to data corruption and potential code execution.
Is CVE-2018-4914 actively being exploited?
As of now, there are no public indications that CVE-2018-4914 is being actively exploited in the wild.