CVE-2018-12814 Memory corruption in Adobe Digital Editions

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap overflow in Adobe Digital Editions allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-12814?

CVE-2018-12814 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 17 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12814?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Digital Editions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12814?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12814 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-12814 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12814 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m2p9-m7m4-j74c.