CVE-2018-12769

Name: CVE-2018-12769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-12T18:29:02.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12769 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20063 and earlier, 2017.011.30102 and earlier, and 2015.006.30452 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.53%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30452
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 18.011.20063
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30102
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30452
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 18.011.20063
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30102

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-30.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-30.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12769?

How severe is CVE-2018-12769?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12769 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12769?

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