CVE-2018-4952: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XFA use Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 09 2018(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat DC | ||
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30417 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=18.011.20038 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30079 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30417 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=18.011.20038 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30079 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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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.
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