CVE-2018-12802 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-12802 affecting Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier. Find out how to prevent privilege escalation and apply security patches.
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have a Security Bypass vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2018-12802
A vulnerability has been discovered in earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security measures and escalate their privileges.
What is CVE-2018-12802?
The CVE-2018-12802 vulnerability affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12802
The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass security measures, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12802
Vulnerability Description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions mentioned have a Security Bypass vulnerability.
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 allows attackers to bypass security measures, potentially escalating their privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version.
- Monitor vendor security advisories for patches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and applications.
- Implement least privilege access controls.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.