CVE-2018-16012
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 out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=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 | ||
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=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-2018-16012?
The severity of CVE-2018-16012 is classified as critical due to its potential impact on system security.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16012?
To fix CVE-2018-16012, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-16012?
CVE-2018-16012 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30457 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier, and 2019.008.20081 and earlier.
Can CVE-2018-16012 lead to data compromise?
Yes, CVE-2018-16012 can potentially lead to unauthorized data access and compromise through an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16012?
A definitive workaround for CVE-2018-16012 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader.
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