Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-15996

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Acrobat Dc
Acrobat Reader Dc
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-15996?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a vulnerability that allows an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The affected versions allow attackers to exploit this flaw, underscoring the importance of updating to the latest versions to mitigate risks associated with information exposure.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106162
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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