CVE-2018-4917

Name: CVE-2018-4917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-19T17:29:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 17.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4917 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, 2015.006.30394 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 17.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, 2015.006.30394 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

17.85%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat 2017	>= 17.011.30070, < 17.011.30078
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30394, < 15.006.30413
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 18.009.20050, < 18.011.20035
Adobe	Acrobat Reader 2017	>= 17.011.30070, < 17.011.30078
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30394, < 15.006.30413
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 18.009.20050, < 18.011.20035

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102992Third 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/102992Third 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: May 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4917?

How severe is CVE-2018-4917?

CVE-2018-4917 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4917?

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