CVE-2018-4978: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4978?

CVE-2018-4978 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-4978?

To fix CVE-2018-4978, upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4978?

CVE-2018-4978 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4978?

CVE-2018-4978 is a Heap Overflow vulnerability that allows for potential arbitrary code execution.

Q: Can CVE-2018-4978 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-4978 requires local user interaction for exploitation, as it affects the application environment of the current user.

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 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

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-2018-4978?

CVE-2018-4978 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4978?