ID:2759 - Exploit for Untrusted pointer dereference in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-15930

 
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ID:2759 - Exploit for Untrusted pointer dereference in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-15930

Published: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15146
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15930
CWE-ID: CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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, dereference untrusted pointer and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.