Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-16003

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Acrobat Dc
Acrobat Reader Dc
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2019

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader have a vulnerability causing a use after free condition, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw affects multiple versions of the software, necessitating immediate updates to mitigate potential exploitation. Users are strongly advised to apply the latest security patches to protect their systems.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106164
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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