CVE-2018-4891

Name: CVE-2018-4891
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-27T05:29:01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4891 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 occurs as a result of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of the XPS module that handles TIFF data. EPSS estimates a 12.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 occurs as a result of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of the XPS module that handles TIFF data. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.95%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.0, <= 17.011.30070
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= -, <= 18.009.20050
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.0, <= 15.006.30394
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.0, <= 17.011.30070
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= -, <= 18.009.20050
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.0, <= 15.006.30394

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-02.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-02.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4891?

How severe is CVE-2018-4891?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4891 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4891?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST