
18/1/2019

5/8/2024
CVE-2018-16008: 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 a use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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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-2018-16008?
CVE-2018-16008 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16008?
To fix CVE-2018-16008, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version that addresses this security flaw.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16008?
CVE-2018-16008 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions including 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier, and 2015.006.30457 and earlier.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2018-16008?
CVE-2018-16008 impacts systems running affected versions of Adobe Acrobat DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader on both Windows and macOS.
Can CVE-2018-16008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-16008 can potentially be exploited remotely through a malicious PDF file.
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