What is the severity of CVE-2018-4918?

CVE-2018-4918 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4918?

To fix CVE-2018-4918, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Can CVE-2018-4918 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2018-4918 primarily allows for arbitrary code execution, it may indirectly lead to data loss if exploited.

What environments are vulnerable to CVE-2018-4918?

CVE-2018-4918 is vulnerable on systems where affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are installed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-4918

critical

CWE

787

19/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-4918

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4918?

CVE-2018-4918 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.

First published: Sat May 19 2018(Updated: )

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

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=17.011.30070<17.011.30078
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.006.30394<15.006.30413
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=18.009.20050<18.011.20035
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=17.011.30070<17.011.30078
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.006.30394<15.006.30413
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=18.009.20050<18.011.20035
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4918?
CVE-2018-4918 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4918?
CVE-2018-4918 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4918?
To fix CVE-2018-4918, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Can CVE-2018-4918 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2018-4918 primarily allows for arbitrary code execution, it may indirectly lead to data loss if exploited.
What environments are vulnerable to CVE-2018-4918?
CVE-2018-4918 is vulnerable on systems where affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are installed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4918?
CVE-2018-4918 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4918?
CVE-2018-4918 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4918?
To fix CVE-2018-4918, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Can CVE-2018-4918 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2018-4918 primarily allows for arbitrary code execution, it may indirectly lead to data loss if exploited.
What environments are vulnerable to CVE-2018-4918?
CVE-2018-4918 is vulnerable on systems where affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are installed.