Vulnerability identifier: #VU16785

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16018

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
The vulnerability has been addressed in the versions 2015.006.30464, 2017.011.30113, 2019.010.20069.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30461, 17.009.20044 - 17.012.20098

Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30461, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2019.008.20071 - 2019.010.20064

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-02.html

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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.