high
8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2018-4974: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XFA SubForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 09 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of XFA SubForm objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4974?

    CVE-2018-4974 is a vulnerability that allows remote code execution on Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-4974?

    CVE-2018-4974 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4974?

    Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions between 15.006.30060 and 15.006.30417, between 15.008.20082 and 18.011.20038, and between 17.011.30059 and 17.011.30079 are affected.

  • How can I exploit CVE-2018-4974?

    To exploit CVE-2018-4974, a user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4974?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4974 at the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104169, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920, and https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html

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