Type Confusion Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-4953

8.8HIGH

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-2018-4953?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are susceptible to a Type Confusion vulnerability that arises in versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier. This flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged-in user, potentially compromising the system and accessing sensitive information. Users are encouraged to update their software to resolve this issue and enhance their security posture.

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