Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-15991

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Acrobat Dc
Acrobat Reader Dc
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-15991?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a use after free vulnerability that can potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. This flaw affects multiple versions of Acrobat and Reader, allowing an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges or perform malicious actions on the affected devices. It is essential for users to update their software to the latest versions to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106164
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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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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