CVE-2018-4989: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4989?

CVE-2018-4989 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-4989?

To mitigate CVE-2018-4989, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Q: What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-4989?

CVE-2018-4989 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier.

Q: Can CVE-2018-4989 allow remote code execution?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4989 can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Q: What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-4989?

CVE-2018-4989 impacts Adobe Acrobat products on multiple platforms, including Windows and macOS.

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 Use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=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 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-2018-4989?

CVE-2018-4989 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4989?