CVE-2018-4961: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4961?

CVE-2018-4961 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-4961?

To fix CVE-2018-4961, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Q: Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2018-4961?

CVE-2018-4961 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

Q: What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-4961?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-4961 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code in the context of the current user.

Q: Is CVE-2018-4961 specific to a particular operating system?

CVE-2018-4961 is not specific to an operating system, as it affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader on multiple platforms, including Windows and macOS.

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-2018-4961?

CVE-2018-4961 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4961?