CVE-2018-16043
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-2018-16043?
CVE-2018-16043 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk level.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16043?
To resolve CVE-2018-16043, update your Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest versions recommended by Adobe.
What versions of Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-16043?
CVE-2018-16043 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions up to 2019.008.20081, 2017.011.30106, and 2015.006.30457 and earlier.
Is CVE-2018-16043 an out-of-bounds read vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-16043 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
Can CVE-2018-16043 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-16043 could potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker tricks a user into opening a specially crafted PDF file.
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