CVE-2018-4985: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4985?

CVE-2018-4985 has a medium severity level, as it may lead to information disclosure through an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-4985?

To fix CVE-2018-4985, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available beyond 2018.011.20038, 2017.011.30079, or 2015.006.30417.

Q: Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-4985?

CVE-2018-4985 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

Q: Can CVE-2018-4985 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-4985 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to unauthorized information disclosure.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4985?

CVE-2018-4985 is classified as an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

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>=15.006.30060<=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

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-2018-4985?

CVE-2018-4985 has a medium severity level, as it may lead to information disclosure through an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4985?