Vulnerability identifier: #VU15820

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15979

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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.

The vulnerability exists due to NTLM SSO hash theft. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update the affected software to versions 2019.008.20081, 2017.011.30106, 2015.006.30457.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30456, 17.009.20044 - 17.012.20098

Adobe Reader: 2019.008.20071 - 2019.008.20080, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30456

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-40.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.