CVE-2018-12848 Memory corruption in Acrobat and Reader
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF 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-2018-12848?
CVE-2018-12848 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 25 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20058 and earlier, 2017.011.30099 and earlier, and 2015.006.30448 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12848?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12848?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12848 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-2018-12848 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12848 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5jw4-gf5w-q7q8.