Vulnerability identifier: #VU13741
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
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 .pdf files in the Joint Bi-Level Image Experts Group (JBIG) segment decoder module. 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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.