CVE-2018-4990 Adobe Acrobat and Reader Double Free
A double-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted documents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 8 Jun 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-4990?
CVE-2018-4990 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 9 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-415
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4990?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4990?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4990 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 22 Jun 2022.
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-2018-4990 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2018-4990 in the wild since at least 8 Jun 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x43-549v-7wcw.