CVE-2018-4971: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 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 Mac OS X | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Pro DC |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability is CVE-2018-4971.
How does the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability work?
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC through the parsing of PDF font files.
What software versions are affected by Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions between 15.006.30060 and 15.006.30417, and versions between 17.011.30059 and 17.011.30079, are affected by this vulnerability.
Is user interaction required to exploit the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How severe is the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability?
The Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
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