CVE-2018-16018 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass security features in Adobe Acrobat and Reader to achieve privilege escalation, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16018?
CVE-2018-16018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 18 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20064 and earlier, 2019.010.20064 and earlier, 2017.011.30110 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30461 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16018?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16018 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16018 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mqh-hw35-9qmg.