CVE-2018-16047
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-2018-16047?
CVE-2018-16047 is rated as a critical vulnerability that allows for potential data leakage from Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16047?
To remediate CVE-2018-16047, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16047?
CVE-2018-16047 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015, 2017, and 2019 up to specific versions mentioned in the vulnerability details.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-16047?
CVE-2018-16047 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF files that trigger an out-of-bounds read, leading to information disclosure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16047?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2018-16047, so the best approach is to apply the available security updates.
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