Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-4969

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat And Reader 2018.011.20038 And Earlier, 2017.011.30079 And Earlier, And 2015.006.30417 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-4969?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader exhibit a vulnerability that allows for out-of-bounds reading of data. This security flaw exists in multiple versions of the software, potentially exposing sensitive information through improper handling of data. If exploited, it could lead to unauthorized access to information, highlighting the importance of updating to the most secure versions available.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier versions

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104175
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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