CVE-2018-4973: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability
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
Event History
Jul 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4973?
The severity of CVE-2018-4973 is considered critical due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-4973?
To fix CVE-2018-4973, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader that addresses the vulnerability.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4973?
Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4973?
CVE-2018-4973 is classified as an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
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What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-4973?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4973 could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.