Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-15999

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2019

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This issue arises from improper memory handling in the software, which if exploited, could lead to unauthorized access and potential control over the application. Users of vulnerable versions should update to the latest releases to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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