CVE-2018-16046: 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-2018-16046?

CVE-2018-16046 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16046?

To fix CVE-2018-16046, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2018-16046?

CVE-2018-16046 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2019.008.20082, 2017.011.30107, and 2015.006.30458.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16046?

CVE-2018-16046 is classified as a use after free vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption.

5

Can CVE-2018-16046 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-16046 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF document.

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