Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-4999

6.5MEDIUM

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

Adobe Acrobat and Reader exhibit an out-of-bounds read vulnerability present in versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate these risks.

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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104266
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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