CVE-2018-4966: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

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 Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30417<15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30079<17.011.30080
Adobe Acrobat DC>=18.011.20038<18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30417<15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30079<17.011.30080
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=18.011.20038<18.011.20040
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-2018-4966?

CVE-2018-4966 has a severity rating that indicates potential high risk due to heap overflow vulnerability leading to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4966?

To fix CVE-2018-4966, update your Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-4966?

CVE-2018-4966 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

4

What could happen if CVE-2018-4966 is exploited?

If CVE-2018-4966 is exploited successfully, it could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4966?

More information about CVE-2018-4966 can typically be found in Adobe's security bulletins or security-related announcements.

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