CVE-2018-4996
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CVE-2018-4996 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 Use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 9.18% 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 Use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Metrics
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.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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