CVE-2018-4998: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 09 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier have a Memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30070 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30394 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=18.009.20050 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30070 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30394 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=18.009.20050 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4998?
CVE-2018-4998 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4998?
To fix CVE-2018-4998, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version, specifically 2018.009.20051 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4998?
CVE-2018-4998 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions up to 2018.009.20050, 2017.011.30070, and 2015.006.30394.
What can happen if CVE-2018-4998 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-4998 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-4998?
There are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2018-4998; updating the software is the recommended approach.
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