CVE-2018-15976

Description

Adobe Technical Communications Suite versions 1.0.5.1 and below have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.85% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Adobe Technical Communications Suite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105535 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041820 vdb entry third party advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/techcommsuite/apsb18-38.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041819 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151000 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15976?
CVE-2018-15976 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15976?
To fix CVE-2018-15976, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-15976 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-15976 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-15976?
CVE-2018-15976 affects Adobe Adobe Technical Communications Suite.
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