CVE-2018-4979: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC URL Parsing Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity 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 Reader 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 URL parsing. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data which can allow for spoofing URL requests. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information.
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 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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