CVE-2018-16042
MediumAdobe 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 security bypass…
Published Jan 18, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-16042 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Acrobat Dc (Adobe), Acrobat Reader Dc (Adobe), Reader (Adobe) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat Dc <=15.006.30457, Acrobat Dc <=19.008.20081, Acrobat Reader Dc <=15.006.30457.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
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 security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobat DcAdobe | See advisory | 15.006.30457 |
| Acrobat Reader DcAdobe | See advisory | 15.006.30457 |
| ReaderAdobe | 11.0.10, 11.0.23 | n/a |
| Pdf Editor 6Iskysoft | 6.4.2.3521, 6.6.2.3315, 6.7.6.3399 | n/a |
| Pdfelement6Iskysoft | 6.7.1.3355, 6.7.6.3399, 6.8.0.3523, 6.8.4.3921 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Acrobat Dc
<=15.006.30457, <=19.008.20081
Acrobat Reader Dc
<=15.006.30457, <=19.008.20081
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 18, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 security bypass vulnerability.
Affected: Acrobat Dc (Adobe); Acrobat Reader Dc (Adobe); Reader (Adobe) versions 11.0.10, 11.0.23, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat Dc <=15.006.30457, Acrobat Dc <=19.008.20081, Acrobat Reader Dc <=15.006.30457.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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