Attackers are weaponizing more vulnerabilities than ever before

guest · Apr 23, 2019

Attackers are weaponizing more vulnerabilities than ever before
Despite Decrease in Adobe Software Flaws, Number of Exploits in 2018 More than Doubled Compared to 2017
April 23, 2019
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/04/23/weaponizing-vulnerabilities/

2018 had the most weaponized vulnerabilities ever (177), which represents a 139% increase compared to 2017, according to the RiskSense latest report.
In addition, the rate of exploits discovered in the wild before a patch was available was nearly three times higher last year than the previous record set in 2010.

The RiskSense Vulnerability Weaponization Insights Report provides an in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities and weaponization patterns across the Adobe family of products from August 1996 through November 2018, and spans 2,891 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE) entries.
2018 was most weaponized year on record
Despite a 31% decrease in vulnerabilities compared to the high reached in 2016, last year had the most weaponized vulnerabilities ever (177), which represents a 139% increase compared to 2017 (74).
Meanwhile, the percentage of vulnerabilities weaponized in 2018 (47.3%) was double compared to 2017 (20.6%) and 2016 (23.2%).
Acrobat Reader most vulnerable product
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RiskSense: Adobe Spotlight Research Report – 2018 Vulnerability Weaponization Top Concern

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