CVE-2018-5061: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion EMF EmfPlusDrawBeziers Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EmfPlusDrawBeziers records in EMF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5061.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5061?
The severity of CVE-2018-5061 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5061?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC are affected by CVE-2018-5061.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who target vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Is Apple Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2018-5061?
No, Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2018-5061.