ID:2771 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-15955

 
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ID:2771 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2018-15955

Published: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15062
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15955
CWE-ID: CWE-787
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, trigger out-of-bounds write 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.