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CVE-2018-4990

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Double Free

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 36.2%
  1. Published9 Jul 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV8 Jun 2022
  3. Remediation due22 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader have a double free vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 8 Jun 2022Federal remediation due: 22 Jun 2022

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Acrobat Dc≥ 15.006.30060 ≤ 15.006.30417 · ≥ 17.011.30059 ≤ 17.011.30079 · ≥ 15.008.20082 ≤ 18.011.20038
Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc≥ 15.006.30060 ≤ 15.006.30417 · ≥ 17.011.30059 ≤ 17.011.30079 · ≥ 15.008.20082 ≤ 18.011.20038

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-4990 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-4990 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 8 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2018-4990?

CVE-2018-4990 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 36.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-4990?

Affected products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4990?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.