Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Products
CVE-2018-12770

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat And Reader 2018.011.20040 And Earlier, 2017.011.30080 And Earlier, And 2015.006.30418 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 July 2018

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier are impacted by a Use-after-free vulnerability. This security flaw allows an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user, posing significant risks to data integrity and system security. Users are advised to update their software to the latest versions to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041250
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104701
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EPSS Score

9% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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