CVE-2018-4913: 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. This vulnerability is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the XFA engine, related to DOM manipulation. The vulnerability is triggered by crafted XFA script definitions in a PDF file. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.02%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

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/102995Third 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-18-176/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102995Third 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-2018-4913?

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 is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the XFA engine, related to DOM manipulation. The vulnerability is triggered by crafted XFA script definitions in a PDF file. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2018-4913?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4913 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4913?

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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