Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Software
CVE-2018-5014

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat And Reader 2018.011.20040 And Earlier, 2017.011.30080 And Earlier, And 2015.006.30418 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 July 2018

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader have a vulnerability that allows for potential out-of-bounds read scenarios. This flaw can be exploited to access sensitive information, which could be utilized by an attacker to leverage additional attacks or gain unauthorized insights into user data. Users of affected versions are encouraged to update their applications to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104699
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041250
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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

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