CVE-2018-12823 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-12823?

CVE-2018-12823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-12823?

CVE-2018-12823 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12823?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Digital Editions.

Vulnerability Description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Digital Editions	<= 4.5.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb18-27.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb18-27.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12823?

CVE-2018-12823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2018-12823?

CVE-2018-12823 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12823?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Digital Editions.