CVE-2018-4987

Name: CVE-2018-4987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-09T19:29:03.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4987 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 an Untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 13.90% 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 an Untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.90%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30417
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 18.011.20038
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30079
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30417
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 18.011.20038
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30079

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104173Third 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/104173Third 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-2018-4987?

How severe is CVE-2018-4987?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4987?

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