medium
6.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4979: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC URL Parsing Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity 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 a Security Bypass 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 CVE-2018-4979?

    CVE-2018-4979 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

  • How can the CVE-2018-4979 vulnerability be exploited?

    User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4979?

    Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30417, 15.008.20082 to 18.011.20038, and 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30079 as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30417, 15.008.20082 to 18.011.20038, and 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30079 are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4979?

    The severity of CVE-2018-4979 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • How can I protect myself from CVE-2018-4979?

    To protect yourself from CVE-2018-4979, make sure to keep your Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installation up to date with the latest security patches and avoid visiting malicious websites or opening suspicious files.

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