HTTP: Adobe Reader CVE-2018-4911 Use After Free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat Reader 2018.009.20050 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30070 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30394 and earlier versions. This vulnerability is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the JavaScript API related to bookmark functionality. The vulnerability is triggered by crafted JavaScript code embedded within a PDF file. A successful attack can lead to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or a code re-use attack.
Affected Products
Adobe acrobat
References
CVE: CVE-2018-4911
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2018-4911UAF
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Adobe After CVE-2018-4911 Free Reader Use
Release Date
02/15/2018
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Adobe
CVSS Score
6.8