Adobe.Reader.CVE-2018-12879.Out.of.Bounds.Read

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Out Of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted EMF file. An attacker can exploit this to disclose sensitive information on the affected machine via a crafted EMF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Windows and macOS 2018.011.20058 and earlier versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Windows and macOS 2018.011.20058 and earlier versions
Acrobat 2017 Classic 2017 for Windows and macOS 2017.011.30099 and earlier versions
Acrobat Reader DC 2017 Classic 2017 for Windows and macOS 2017.011.30099 and earlier versions
Acrobat DC Classic 2015 for Windows and macOS 2015.006.30448 and earlier versions
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 2015 for Windows and macOS 2015.006.30448 and earlier versions

Impact logoImpact

Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-30.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:high:medium
2018-10-30 13.481 Default_action:pass:drop
2018-10-03 13.463

References

APSB18-30