CVE-2018-5032: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5032?
The severity of CVE-2018-5032 is critical, as it can lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-5032?
To fix CVE-2018-5032, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5032?
CVE-2018-5032 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5032?
CVE-2018-5032 is a heap overflow vulnerability.
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What could happen if CVE-2018-5032 is exploited?
If CVE-2018-5032 is exploited, it could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.