high
8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4980: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Compare Files 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 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

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-4980.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-4980?

    The severity rating of CVE-2018-4980 is 8.8 (high).

  • How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-4980?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-4980 by executing arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-4980?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-4980. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-4980?

    Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30417, 15.008.20082 to 18.011.20038, and 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30079 are affected by CVE-2018-4980.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4980?

    To fix CVE-2018-4980, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to a version that is not vulnerable.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4980?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4980 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104169, [2] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920, [3] https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html.

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