CVE-2018-4982: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion EMF BMP Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution 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 a Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro 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 the parsing of BMP images embedded inside EMF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length, heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.

Affected Software

9 affected components
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 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
Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
12:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4982?

The severity of CVE-2018-4982 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-4982?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-4982 by tricking a target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4982?

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30417, 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30079, and 18.011.20038, as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30417, 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30079, and 18.011.20038, are affected by CVE-2018-4982.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4982?

To fix CVE-2018-4982, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4982?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4982 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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