CVE-2018-5047: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-5047?

CVE-2018-5047 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5047?

To fix CVE-2018-5047, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions, as specified in Adobe's security advisory.

Q: Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-5047?

CVE-2018-5047 affects Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.

Q: Can CVE-2018-5047 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-5047 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5047?

CVE-2018-5047 is classified as an Out-of-bounds read 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 an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418

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-2018-5047?

CVE-2018-5047 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5047?

To fix CVE-2018-5047, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions, as specified in Adobe's security advisory.

Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-5047?