Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4959
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4959
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.43%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 86 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4959
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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NIST |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4959
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Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4959
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104169
Adobe Acrobat and Reader Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html
Adobe Security BulletinPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920
Adobe Acrobat/Reader Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2018-4959
- Adobe » Acrobat Dc » Classic EditionVersions from including (>=) 17.011.30059 and up to, including, (<=) 17.011.30079cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
- Adobe » Acrobat Dc » Continuous EditionVersions from including (>=) 15.008.20082 and up to, including, (<=) 18.011.20038cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
- Adobe » Acrobat Dc » Classic EditionVersions from including (>=) 15.006.30060 and up to, including, (<=) 15.006.30417cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
- Adobe » Acrobat Reader Dc » Classic EditionVersions from including (>=) 15.006.30060 and up to, including, (<=) 15.006.30417cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
- Adobe » Acrobat Reader Dc » Classic EditionVersions from including (>=) 17.011.30059 and up to, including, (<=) 17.011.30079cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
- Adobe » Acrobat Reader Dc » Continuous EditionVersions from including (>=) 15.008.20082 and up to, including, (<=) 18.011.20038cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*