CVE-2018-4981: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4981?

CVE-2018-4981 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-4981?

To mitigate CVE-2018-4981, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions as specified by Adobe's security bulletin.

Q: What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4981?

CVE-2018-4981 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4981?

CVE-2018-4981 is an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability which could allow attackers to access sensitive information.

Q: What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-4981?

Exploiting CVE-2018-4981 could potentially lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

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>=15.006.30417<15.006.30418

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30079<17.011.30080

Adobe Acrobat DC>=18.011.20038<18.011.20040

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30417<15.006.30418

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30079<17.011.30080

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=18.011.20038<18.011.20040

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

Jul 9, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4981?

CVE-2018-4981 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4981?