Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-12848 - Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat DC

047910
CVSS 9.8 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
network
low complexity
adobe
CWE-787
critical
nessus
NVD
Published: 2018-09-25
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20058 and earlier, 2017.011.30099 and earlier, and 2015.006.30448 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Adobe
138
OS
Apple
1
OS
Microsoft
1

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Nessus

  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_ADOBE_ACROBAT_APSB18-34.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS host is a version prior or equal to 15.006.30448, 17.011.30099, or 18.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id117597
    published2018-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/117597
    titleAdobe Acrobat <= 15.006.30448 / 17.011.30099 / 18.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34) (macOS)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(117597);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/19 10:12:36");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2018-12848",
    "CVE-2018-12849",
    "CVE-2018-12850",
    "CVE-2018-12801",
    "CVE-2018-12840",
    "CVE-2018-12778",
    "CVE-2018-12775"
  );

  script_name(english:"Adobe Acrobat <= 15.006.30448 / 17.011.30099 / 18.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34) (macOS)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Acrobat.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote host is affected
by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS
host is a version prior or equal to 15.006.30448, 17.011.30099, or
18.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-34.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 15.006.30452 / 17.011.30102 / 18.011.20063 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-12848");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("macosx_adobe_acrobat_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/MacOSX/Version", "installed_sw/Adobe Acrobat");

  exit(0);
}

include("vcf.inc");
include("vcf_extras.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/local_checks_enabled");
os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
if (empty_or_null(os)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Mac OS X");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Acrobat");

  constraints = [
    { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version":"15.006.30448", "fixed_version" : "15.006.30452" },
    { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version":"17.011.30099", "fixed_version" : "17.011.30102" },
    { "min_version" : "18.8", "max_version":"18.011.20058", "fixed_version" : "18.011.20063" }
  ];
vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, max_segs:3);
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_ADOBE_READER_APSB18-34.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS X host is a version prior or equal to 15.006.30448, 17.011.30099, or 18.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id117598
    published2018-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/117598
    titleAdobe Reader <= 15.006.30448 / 17.011.30099 / 18.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34) (macOS)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(117598);
  script_version("1.6");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/05 23:25:06");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2018-12848",
    "CVE-2018-12849",
    "CVE-2018-12850",
    "CVE-2018-12801",
    "CVE-2018-12840",
    "CVE-2018-12778",
    "CVE-2018-12775"
  );

  script_name(english:"Adobe Reader <= 15.006.30448 / 17.011.30099 / 18.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34) (macOS)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Reader.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote host is affected
by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS X
host is a version prior or equal to 15.006.30448,  17.011.30099, or
18.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-34.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Reader 15.006.30452 / 17.011.30102 / 18.011.20063 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-12848");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("macosx_adobe_reader_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/MacOSX/Version", "installed_sw/Adobe Reader");

  exit(0);
}

include("vcf.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/local_checks_enabled");
os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
if (empty_or_null(os)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Mac OS X");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Reader");
base_dir = app_info['path'] - "/Applications";
track = get_kb_item("MacOSX/Adobe_Reader"+base_dir+"/Track");

if (!empty_or_null(track) && track == '2017')
{
  constraints = [
    { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version":"17.011.30096", "fixed_version" : "17.011.30102" }
  ];
}
else
{
  constraints = [
    { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version":"15.006.30434", "fixed_version" : "15.006.30452" },
    { "min_version" : "18.8", "max_version":"18.011.20055", "fixed_version" : "18.011.20063" }
  ];
}
vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idADOBE_ACROBAT_APSB18-34.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote Windows host is a version prior or equal to 15.006.30448, 17.011.30099, or 18.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id117599
    published2018-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/117599
    titleAdobe Acrobat <= 15.006.30448 / 17.011.30099 / 18.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(117599);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/05 23:25:09");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2018-12848",
    "CVE-2018-12849",
    "CVE-2018-12850",
    "CVE-2018-12801",
    "CVE-2018-12840",
    "CVE-2018-12778",
    "CVE-2018-12775"
  );

  script_name(english:"Adobe Acrobat <= 15.006.30448 / 17.011.30099 / 18.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Acrobat.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote Windows host is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote Windows host is
a version prior or equal to 15.006.30448, 17.011.30099, or 
18.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-34.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 15.006.30452 / 17.011.30102 / 18.011.20063 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-12848");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("adobe_acrobat_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", "installed_sw/Adobe Acrobat");

  exit(0);
}

include("vcf.inc");
include("vcf_extras.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Acrobat", win_local:TRUE);
constraints = [
  { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version":"15.6.30448", "fixed_version" : "15.6.30452" },
  { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version":"17.11.30099", "fixed_version" : "17.11.30102" },
  { "min_version" : "15.7", "max_version":"18.11.20058", "fixed_version" : "18.11.20063" }
];
# using adobe_reader namespace check_version_and_report to properly detect Continuous vs Classic, 
# and limit ver segments to 3 (18.x.y vs 18.x.y.12345) with max_segs:3
vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, max_segs:3);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idADOBE_READER_APSB18-34.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is a version prior or equal to 2015.006.30448, 2017.011.30099, or 2018.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id117600
    published2018-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/117600
    titleAdobe Reader <= 2015.006.30448 / 2017.011.30099 / 2018.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(117600);
  script_version("1.8");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/05 23:25:09");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2018-12848",
    "CVE-2018-12849",
    "CVE-2018-12850",
    "CVE-2018-12801",
    "CVE-2018-12840",
    "CVE-2018-12778",
    "CVE-2018-12775"
  );

  script_name(english:"Adobe Reader <= 2015.006.30448 / 2017.011.30099 / 2018.011.20058 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-34)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Reader.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is a
version prior or equal to 2015.006.30448, 2017.011.30099, or
2018.011.20058. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-34.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Reader 2015.006.30452 / 2017.011.30102
/ 2018.011.20063 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-12848");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/09/19");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("adobe_reader_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", "installed_sw/Adobe Reader");

  exit(0);
}

include("vcf.inc");
include("vcf_extras.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

app_info = vcf::adobe_reader::get_app_info();
constraints = [
  { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version":"15.6.30448", "fixed_version" : "15.6.30452" },
  { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version":"17.11.30099", "fixed_version" : "17.11.30102" },
  { "min_version" : "15.7", "max_version":"18.11.20058", "fixed_version" : "18.11.20063" }
];
# using adobe_reader namespace check_version_and_report to properly detect Continuous vs Classic, 
# and limit ver segments to 3 (18.x.y vs 18.x.y.12345) with max_segs:3
vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, max_segs:3);

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