CVE-2018-4966

Name: CVE-2018-4966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-09T19:29:01.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 15.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.98%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30417, < 15.006.30418
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30079, < 17.011.30080
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 18.011.20038, < 18.011.20040
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30417, < 15.006.30418
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30079, < 17.011.30080
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 18.011.20038, < 18.011.20040

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4966?

How severe is CVE-2018-4966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4966?

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