Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30417 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30417 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104167Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104167Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows.