CVE-2018-4998 Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier, 2017.011.30070 and earlier, and 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions
Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows arbitrary code execution via crafted files, requiring users to update to patched versions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- 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-2018-4998?
CVE-2018-4998 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, 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 2018.009.20050 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4998?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4998 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-4998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m46c-gh55-hw4g.