Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2018-4886

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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-2018-4886?

A vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader exists due to improper handling of Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data. Specifically, the issue is caused by computation that reads data beyond the end of the target buffer within the image conversion engine, particularly while processing bitmap rectangles. This flaw could potentially allow an attacker to expose sensitive data, making it crucial for users to apply timely updates to mitigate risks.

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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