Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-4918

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat And Reader 2018.009.20050 And Earlier Versions , 2017.011.30070 And Earlier Versions, 2015.006.30394 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2018

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. This weakness affects several versions of the software, making it crucial for users to apply the necessary updates to mitigate potential risks. The exploitation can lead to severe security breaches, emphasizing the importance of maintaining up-to-date software.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier , 2017.011.30070 and earlier , 2015.006.30394 and earlier Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions , 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040364
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102994
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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