CVE-2018-4990

Name: CVE-2018-4990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-09T19:29:03.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 40.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4990 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Double Free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 40.54% 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 Double Free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

40.54%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 22, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

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/104167Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104167Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-4990Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4990?

How severe is CVE-2018-4990?

CVE-2018-4990 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4990?

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