CVE-2018-4953: Incorrect Type Cast

Published Jul 9, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Type Confusion 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<=15.006.30417
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20038
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30079
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30417
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20038
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30079
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 9, 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-2018-4953?

CVE-2018-4953 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4953?

To fix CVE-2018-4953, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available from the official Adobe website.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4953?

CVE-2018-4953 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2018-4953 lead to data breaches?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2018-4953 could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially resulting in data breaches and loss of sensitive information.

5

Is there any known exploitation of CVE-2018-4953?

Yes, since it is a critical vulnerability, it is likely that there have been active exploits targeting CVE-2018-4953.

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