CVE-2018-4955: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4955?

CVE-2018-4955 has been rated as a critical threat due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-4955?

To mitigate CVE-2018-4955, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Q: What types of software are affected by CVE-2018-4955?

CVE-2018-4955 affects Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, among others.

Q: What could happen if CVE-2018-4955 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-4955 could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information from an affected user's system.

Q: Are there any operating systems associated with CVE-2018-4955?

CVE-2018-4955 is associated with Adobe Acrobat products, which run on various platforms including Windows and macOS.

Published Jul 9, 2018

Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30417

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20038

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30079

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30417

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20038

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30079

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html

Event History

Jul 9, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4955?

CVE-2018-4955 has been rated as a critical threat due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4955?