Vulnerability identifier: #VU16388
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
The vulnerability has been addressed in the versions 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, 2019.010.20064.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30457, 17.009.20044 - 17.012.20098
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30457, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2019.008.20071 - 2019.008.20081
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.