Vulnerability identifier: #VU13723
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Interchange File Format (IFF) data within .pdf files in the Universal 3D (U3D) engine. A remote attacker can trick the user into opening a specially crafted .pdf file, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information stored in memory or cause application crash.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Reader: 2018.009.20044 - 2018.011.20040, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat: 17.009.20044 - 17.012.20098, 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30418
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/acrobat/apsb18-21.html
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.