HTTP: Adobe Acrobat And Reader CVE-2018-4881 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to Remote Code Execution.

Extended Description

An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions. This vulnerability occurs as a result of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of the image conversion module that reads bitmap image file (BMP) data. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Affected Products

Adobe acrobat

References

CVE: CVE-2018-4881

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2018-4881RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Acrobat Adobe And CVE-2018-4881 Code Execution Reader Remote
Release Date
02/15/2018
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
3590
False Positive
Rarely
Vendors

Adobe

CVSS Score

4.3

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