ID:2754 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-12873

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2754 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-12873

ID:2754 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-12873

Published: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15104
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12873
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to sensitive information stored in memory.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.