CVE-2018-4997

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.19% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104264 third party advisory vdb entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-02.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4997?
CVE-2018-4997 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4997?
To fix CVE-2018-4997, 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-2018-4997 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-4997 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-2018-4997?
CVE-2018-4997 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions.
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