CVE-2018-5012

Name: CVE-2018-5012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-20T19:29:02.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have an Untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 9.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have an Untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.24%

94.7th 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, <= 15.006.30418
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 18.011.20040
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30080
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30418
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 18.011.20040
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30080

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104701Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041250Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-21.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104701Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041250Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-21.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5012?

How severe is CVE-2018-5012?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5012?

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