CVE-2018-16039: Use After Free

Published Jan 18, 2019
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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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30106
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30106
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30105
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105
Apple iOS and macOS

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html

Event History

Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16039?

CVE-2018-16039 is a critical vulnerability due to a use after free condition in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16039?

To fix CVE-2018-16039, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2018-16039?

CVE-2018-16039 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, and earlier versions of 2017.011 and 2015.006.

4

What does the use after free vulnerability in CVE-2018-16039 allow an attacker to do?

The use after free vulnerability in CVE-2018-16039 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is it safe to use Adobe Acrobat and Reader if CVE-2018-16039 is unpatched?

Using unpatched versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader that are vulnerable to CVE-2018-16039 poses significant security risks.

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