CVE-2018-12768 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2018-12768

There is an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, including 2018.011.20040, 2017.011.30080, and 2015.006.30418. If exploited successfully, this vulnerability could result in the disclosure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2018-12768?

CVE-2018-12768 is an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability found in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418. Exploiting this vulnerability could potentially expose sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12768

The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader could allow attackers to read data beyond the boundaries of the allocated memory, leading to the disclosure of confidential information.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12768

Vulnerability Description

Type: Out-of-bounds read
Affected Versions: Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2017.011.30080 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2015.006.30418 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to read sensitive information beyond the allocated memory space.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications
Implement strong access controls and user permissions

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Adobe to address the vulnerability