Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-4948

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat And Reader 2018.011.20038 And Earlier, 2017.011.30079 And Earlier, And 2015.006.30417 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-4948?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2018.011.20038, 2017.011.30079, and 2015.006.30417 are susceptible to a heap overflow vulnerability. This flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the security context of the affected user, particularly when the software mishandles crafted input. It is crucial for users to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104172
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

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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