CVE-2018-12808

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041471	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105069	third party advisory vdb entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-29.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12808?: CVE-2018-12808 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12808?: To fix CVE-2018-12808, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12808 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-12808 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12808?: CVE-2018-12808 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier.

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Description

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

References

Frequently Asked Questions