Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Software
CVE-2018-4998

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A memory corruption issue exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, affecting multiple versions. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise the system. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104265
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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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