Vulnerability identifier: #VU12707

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4985

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Update to version 2018.011.20040, 2017.011.30080 or 2015.006.30418.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 17.011.30079, 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30417

Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30417, 2017.011.30079, 2018.011.20035 - 2018.011.20038

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.