HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2018-4904 Arbitary Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitary 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 is an instance of a heap overflow vulnerability. The vulnerability is triggered by crafted TIFF data within an XPS file, which causes an out of bounds memory access. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Adobe acrobat
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2018-4904BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Acrobat Adobe Arbitary CVE-2018-4904 Code Execution Reader bid:102992
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
Unknown
Vendors
Adobe
CVSS Score
6.8