HTTP: Acrobat Reader CVE-2018-12841 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier have a double free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

CVE: CVE-2018-12841

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2018-12841CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Acrobat CVE-2018-12841 Code Execution Reader Remote
Release Date
09/19/2018
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3377
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score

9.3

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