SB2018081408 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12808)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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

2) Untrusted pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12799)

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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/acrobat/apsb18-29.html