Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2018-4884

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Key Information:

Vendor: Adobe
Status: Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 And Earlier Versions, 2017.011.30070 And Earlier Versions, 2015.006.30394 And Earlier Versions
Vendor: CVE Published:; 27 February 2018

What is CVE-2018-4884?

A vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader due to improper handling of Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data, specifically during the conversion of images embedded in bitmap files. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the buffer overflow by providing crafted EMF data, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information. Users of affected versions are encouraged to update their software to mitigate the risk.

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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