CVE-2018-5043 Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions
Buffer errors in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allow arbitrary code execution via crafted files, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- 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-2018-5043?
CVE-2018-5043 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 20 Jul 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 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have a Buffer Errors vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5043?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5043 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-2018-5043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jffg-79c7-m7fv.