Use-after-free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-4974

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

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions up to 2018.011.20038, 2017.011.30079, and 2015.006.30417 are susceptible to a use-after-free vulnerability. This flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged-in user, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

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/104169
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:
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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