CVE-2018-5030: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jul 20, 2018
·Updated
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have an Untrusted pointer dereference 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<=15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30418
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=18.011.20040
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30080
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5030?
CVE-2018-5030 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-5030?
To fix CVE-2018-5030, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5030?
CVE-2018-5030 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2018.011.20040, 2017.011.30080, and 2015.006.30418.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5030?
CVE-2018-5030 is an Untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-5030 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-5030 requires user interaction for exploitation, as it involves the opening of malicious files.