CVE-2018-12799 Null dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via an untrusted pointer dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-12799?
CVE-2018-12799 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 29 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier have an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12799?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12799?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12799 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-12799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12799 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wvcg-3vpx-g7j3.