Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2018-4882
6.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 February 2018
Summary
An issue exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader where a buffer overflow vulnerability is triggered during the parsing of string literals. This flaw allows for reading data past the intended end of a buffer, potentially exposing sensitive information. Users of affected versions, including Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, are encouraged to update their software to mitigate the risk.
Affected Version(s)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier , 2017.011.30070 and earlier , 2015.006.30394 and earlier Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions
References
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