CVE-2018-12756: Use After Free

Published Jul 20, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have a Use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12756?

CVE-2018-12756 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12756?

To fix CVE-2018-12756, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2018-12756?

CVE-2018-12756 affects Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions prior to specified releases.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2018-12756 affect my system?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-12756 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

5

What is a Use-after-free vulnerability related to CVE-2018-12756?

A Use-after-free vulnerability, like CVE-2018-12756, occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate program behavior.

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