Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-16016

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are impacted by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue affects specific versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, with potential exploitation leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems. Users should update to the latest versions to mitigate these security risks.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106172
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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