Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2018-4901

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader arises from a flaw in data handling during the document identity representation process. This issue allows an attacker to write data outside the allocated buffer, which may result in the corruption of sensitive information or the execution of arbitrary code. Users of affected versions are urged to update their software to mitigate the risk of potential exploitation.

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

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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