CVE-2018-12822 Use after free in Adobe Digital Editions

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-12822?

CVE-2018-12822 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 17 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.8 and below have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12822?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Digital Editions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12822?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2018-12822 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12822 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f82j-65hc-2f9m.