CVE-2018-5053: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-5053?

CVE-2018-5053 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5053?

To fix CVE-2018-5053, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version as specified in Adobe's security advisories.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-5053?

CVE-2018-5053 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-2018-5053?

CVE-2018-5053 is an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Q: Can CVE-2018-5053 be exploited remotely?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-5053 could lead to information disclosure potentially accessible remotely.

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-2018-5053?

CVE-2018-5053 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5053?

To fix CVE-2018-5053, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version as specified in Adobe's security advisories.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-5053?