CVE-2018-15974: High severity adobe framemaker vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Framemaker versions 1.0.5.1 and below have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe FrameMaker<=14.0.361

Event History

Oct 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15974?

CVE-2018-15974 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15974?

To fix CVE-2018-15974, update Adobe Framemaker to version 15.0 or higher.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-15974?

CVE-2018-15974 affects Adobe Framemaker versions 14.0.361 and below.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15974?

CVE-2018-15974 is an insecure library loading vulnerability also known as DLL hijacking.

5

Can CVE-2018-15974 lead to exploitation?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15974 could lead to privilege escalation.

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