CVE-2018-12814

Description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 21.79% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Adobe Digital Editions
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb18-27.html mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105536 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12814?
CVE-2018-12814 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12814?
To fix CVE-2018-12814, 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-2018-12814 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-12814 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~22% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12814?
CVE-2018-12814 affects Adobe Adobe Digital Editions.
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