What is the severity of CVE-2018-4959?

CVE-2018-4959 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4959?

To mitigate CVE-2018-4959, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released after the vulnerability was identified.

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-4959?

Exploiting CVE-2018-4959 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially compromising the system.

Is this vulnerability present in macOS or Windows systems?

CVE-2018-4959 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader on Windows and macOS installations running vulnerable versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-4959

critical

CWE

416

9/7/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-4959: Use After Free

Q: What are the versions affected by CVE-2018-4959?

CVE-2018-4959 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

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	>=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 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
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4959?
CVE-2018-4959 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4959?
To mitigate CVE-2018-4959, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released after the vulnerability was identified.
What are the versions affected by CVE-2018-4959?
CVE-2018-4959 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-4959?
Exploiting CVE-2018-4959 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially compromising the system.
Is this vulnerability present in macOS or Windows systems?
CVE-2018-4959 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader on Windows and macOS installations running vulnerable versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4959?
CVE-2018-4959 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4959?
To mitigate CVE-2018-4959, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released after the vulnerability was identified.
What are the versions affected by CVE-2018-4959?
CVE-2018-4959 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-4959?
Exploiting CVE-2018-4959 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially compromising the system.
Is this vulnerability present in macOS or Windows systems?
CVE-2018-4959 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader on Windows and macOS installations running vulnerable versions.