CVE-2018-4972: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion EMF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 09 2018(Updated: )
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 EMF 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Pro DC | ||
| 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 Mac OS X | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4972?
The severity of CVE-2018-4972 is medium.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-4972?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-4972 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4972?
CVE-2018-4972 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30417, versions 15.008.20082 to 18.011.20038, and versions 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30079.
What is the specific flaw within CVE-2018-4972?
The specific flaw within CVE-2018-4972 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the EMF parsing functionality of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4972?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4972 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104175), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920), and [Adobe Security Bulletin](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html).
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