Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-15993

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by a use after free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution. This flaw exists in several versions of the software, posing serious security risks to users. Successful exploitation may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user, facilitating potential data breaches and system compromises. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate these risks.

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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