CVE-2018-4959: Use After Free

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Published Jul 9, 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.

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

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

Jul 9, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

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?