Vulnerability identifier: #VU16401
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
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 out-of-bounds read and gain access to important 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
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.