CVE-2018-5028: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-5028?

CVE-2018-5028 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5028?

To fix CVE-2018-5028, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version as provided by Adobe.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5028?

CVE-2018-5028 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5028?

CVE-2018-5028 is a heap overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Q: Can CVE-2018-5028 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-5028 could potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker if the vulnerable software is running.

Published Jul 20, 2018

Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have a Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 20, 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-2018-5028?

CVE-2018-5028 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5028?

To fix CVE-2018-5028, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version as provided by Adobe.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5028?