CVE-2018-5055: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-5055?

CVE-2018-5055 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5055?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2018-5055, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

Q: What are the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader for CVE-2018-5055?

CVE-2018-5055 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-2018-5055?

CVE-2018-5055 is classified as an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Q: Can CVE-2018-5055 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-5055 could potentially be exploited remotely, leading to information disclosure.

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-2018-5055?

CVE-2018-5055 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5055?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2018-5055, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

What are the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader for CVE-2018-5055?