CVE-2018-15976

Name: CVE-2018-15976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-17T18:29:01.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Technical Communications Suite versions 1.0.5.1 and below have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 5.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Technical Communications Suite versions 1.0.5.1 and below have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.37%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Technical Communications Suite	<= 1.0.5.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105535Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041819Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041820Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/techcommsuite/apsb18-38.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151000Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105535Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041819Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041820Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/techcommsuite/apsb18-38.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15976?

Adobe Technical Communications Suite versions 1.0.5.1 and below have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2018-15976?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15976?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-15976?

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Source: NVD / NIST