CVE-2018-4898: 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 v...

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. The vulnerability is caused by the computation that writes data past the end of the intended buffer; the computation is part of the XPS engine that adds vector graphics and images to a fixed page. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.63%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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/102994Third 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
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-208/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102994Third 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-2018-4898?

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. The vulnerability is caused by the computation that writes data past the end of the intended buffer; the computation is part of the XPS engine that adds vector graphics and images to a fixed page. An attacker can potentially leverage the vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2018-4898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4898?

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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