Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2018-4907
6.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 February 2018
Summary
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader that arises from improper handling of data when processing TIFF files in the XPS module. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to read data beyond the allocated buffer, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive information. It is crucial for users to apply patches as recommended by Adobe to mitigate this 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