CVE-2018-5051
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5051?
CVE-2018-5051 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for information disclosure through an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5051?
To fix CVE-2018-5051, users should update to Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions that are newer than 2018.011.20040 or the corresponding versions of 2017 and 2015.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-5051?
CVE-2018-5051 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.
Can CVE-2018-5051 be exploited on all operating systems?
CVE-2018-5051 primarily impacts Adobe Acrobat and Reader software regardless of the underlying OS, but the vulnerability does not affect certain OS versions.
What could happen if CVE-2018-5051 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2018-5051 could lead to information disclosure to an attacker.
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