CVE-2018-4952: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XFA use Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the use XFA attribute. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4952?
CVE-2018-4952 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4952?
To fix CVE-2018-4952, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2018-4952?
Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.
Can CVE-2018-4952 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-4952 can be exploited remotely through malicious PDF files.
What potential impact does CVE-2018-4952 have?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-4952 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.