CVE-2018-12873 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2018-12873

A vulnerability in older versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows for an out-of-bounds read, potentially resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2018-12873?

The CVE-2018-12873 vulnerability is present in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier, enabling an out-of-bounds read exploit.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12873

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to the exposure of sensitive information due to the out-of-bounds read capability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12873

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for an out-of-bounds read, potentially resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Vendor: Adobe
Versions affected: 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.

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 security best practices to prevent exploitation.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security awareness.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Acrobat and Reader are regularly updated to the latest versions to mitigate the CVE-2018-12873 vulnerability.