CVE-2018-16003: Use After Free
First published: Fri Jan 18 2019(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier version, 2017.011.30105 and earlier version, 2015.006.30457 and earlier, and 2015.006.30456 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=17.011.30056<=17.011.30106 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30106 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=17.011.30056<=17.011.30105 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16003?
The CVE-2018-16003 vulnerability has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via a malicious PDF.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-16003?
CVE-2018-16003 affects multiple Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, specifically those released before 2019.008.20081 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16003?
To fix CVE-2018-16003, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available from Adobe.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-16003?
The impacts of CVE-2018-16003 include the possibility of arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to compromise systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16003?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-16003 other than applying the necessary software updates.
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