CVE-2018-5059

Name: CVE-2018-5059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-20T19:29:04.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5059 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 Out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 8.11% 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 Out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.11%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 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-2018-5059?

How severe is CVE-2018-5059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5059?

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