Vulnerability identifier: #VU14343

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12799

CWE-ID: CWE-822

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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

Mitigation
The vulnerability has been addressed in the versions 2015.006.30448, 2017.011.30099, 2018.011.20058.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30434, 2017.011.30079 - 2017.011.30096, 2018.011.20035 - 2018.011.20055

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30434, 17.011.30079 - 17.011.30096

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/acrobat/apsb18-29.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.