CVE-2018-4916: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion TIFF Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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. The vulnerability is caused by the computation that writes data past the end of the intended buffer; the computation is part of the image conversion module that handless TIFF data. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat DC | ||
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4916?
CVE-2018-4916 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to the potential for data corruption and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4916?
To fix CVE-2018-4916, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 2018.009.20051 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4916?
CVE-2018-4916 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, as well as previous versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
Can CVE-2018-4916 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-4916 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4916?
CVE-2018-4916 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that arises from improper computation that writes data beyond the intended buffer.
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