CVE-2018-16044 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-2018-16044?
CVE-2018-16044 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 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier version, 2017.011.30105 and earlier version, 2015.006.30457 and earlier, and 2015.006.30456 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16044?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16044 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22cc-5v95-5pqq.