CVE-2018-16020
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-2018-16020?
CVE-2018-16020 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds read leading to unauthorized information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16020?
To fix CVE-2018-16020, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16020?
CVE-2018-16020 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier, and multiple versions of the software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16020?
CVE-2018-16020 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-16020?
The consequences of CVE-2018-16020 can include unauthorized access to sensitive information due to the exploitation of the out-of-bounds read.
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