CVE-2018-4918

Name: CVE-2018-4918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-19T17:29:00.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 12.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4918 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 out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 12.21% 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 out-of-bounds write 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

12.21%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 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	>= 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/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
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: May 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4918?

How severe is CVE-2018-4918?

CVE-2018-4918 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4918?

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