RULE(RULE ID:712840)

Rule General Information
Release Date: 2018-08-14
Rule Name: Adobe Reader Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability (CVE-2018-12799)
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CVE ID:
Rule Protection Details
Description: Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier have an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Impact: Successfully exploiting these issues allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Failed exploits will result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected OS: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, Other Unix, Network Device, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Others
Reference: SecurityFocusBID:105069
AdobeSecurityBulletins:apsb18-29
SecurityTrackerID:1041471
Solutions
The vendors have released upgrade patches to fix vulnerabilities, please visit:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-29.html