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CVE-2018-4972: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion EMF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 09 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

Remedy

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

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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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