CVE-2018-4915: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC colorConvertPage Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution 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. The vulnerability is caused by the computation that writes data past the end of the intended buffer; the computation is part of the JavaScript API related to color conversion. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 colorConvertPage method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4915?
CVE-2018-4915 is rated as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4915?
CVE-2018-4915 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4915?
To fix CVE-2018-4915, update to the latest versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4915?
CVE-2018-4915 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
What are the possible consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-4915?
Exploiting CVE-2018-4915 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim’s machine.