CVE-2018-4976: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2018
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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

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-2018-4976?

CVE-2018-4976 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4976?

To fix CVE-2018-4976, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions as recommended by Adobe.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2018-4976?

CVE-2018-4976 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader on supported versions for multiple platforms including Windows and macOS.

4

Can CVE-2018-4976 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-4976 requires user interaction, meaning exploitation typically necessitates opening a malicious PDF document.

5

What versions of Adobe products are vulnerable to CVE-2018-4976?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2018-4976.

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