CVE-2018-4995

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have an XFA '\n' POST injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to a security bypass.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
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
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Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4995?
CVE-2018-4995 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4995?
To fix CVE-2018-4995, 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-2018-4995 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-4995 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4995?
CVE-2018-4995 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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