Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader by Adobe
CVE-2018-4966

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

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are prone to a Heap Overflow vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This flaw affects specific versions, including 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier. Exploitation of this vulnerability may occur through maliciously crafted documents that, when opened by the user, could compromise their system, emphasizing the need for users to apply the latest security updates and remain vigilant against 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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