CVE-2018-4990

Known Exploited

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Double Free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 70.56% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier versions
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104167 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4990?
To fix CVE-2018-4990, 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-2018-4990 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2018-4990 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~71% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier versions.
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