Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-16014

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader is classified as a Use After Free issue, which occurs when the application improperly manages memory. This can allow attackers to exploit the flaw, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Affected versions include various iterations of Acrobat and Reader released prior to specific updates. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate risks associated with this security vulnerability.

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:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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