CVE-2018-4872

Description

An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions. This vulnerability is a security bypass vulnerability that leads to a sandbox escape. Specifically, the vulnerability exists in the way a cross call is handled.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.45% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory adobe.com

Affected: n/a Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions

References

Link	Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-02.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102993	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040364	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4872?: CVE-2018-4872 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4872?: To fix CVE-2018-4872, 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-2018-4872 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-4872 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4872?: CVE-2018-4872 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions.

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