HTTP: Adobe Acrobat And Reader CVE-2018-4910 Arbitrary Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to Arbitrary 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 in the JavaScript engine. The vulnerability is triggered by a PDF file with crafted JavaScript code that manipulates the optional content group (OCG). A successful attack can lead to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or a code re-use attack.
Affected Products
Adobe acrobat
References
CVE: CVE-2018-4910
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2018-4910RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Acrobat Adobe And Arbitrary CVE-2018-4910 Code Execution Reader
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