#VU16396 Integer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader


Published: 2018-12-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16396

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16009

CWE-ID: CWE-190

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 obtain potentially sensitive information 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 integer overflow and gain access to arbitrary data.

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


Q & A

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.


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