CVE-2018-4990: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Double Free 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 Double Free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com 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 and Reader | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Any of | ||
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 is a Double Free vulnerability found in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
How severe is CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2018-4990?
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier are affected.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-4990?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4990 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4990?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4990 on the following URLs: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104167, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040920, and https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-09.html.
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