CVE-2018-16023: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16023?
The severity of CVE-2018-16023 is classified as important due to its potential to allow an attacker to exploit the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16023?
To fix CVE-2018-16023, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-16023?
CVE-2018-16023 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2019.008.20082 and various earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16023?
CVE-2018-16023 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that may allow for memory access violations.
On which platforms is CVE-2018-16023 present?
CVE-2018-16023 is present on platforms running affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, primarily Windows and macOS.