Adobe.Acrobat.CVE-2018-16001.Out.of.Bounds.Read

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Out of Bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted XPS file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to get access to sensitive information, via a crafted XPS file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30108
Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30108
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30108
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30108
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30460
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30460
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30460
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30460

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-03-19 15.799 Sig Added
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:high:medium
2019-01-09 14.520 Default_action:pass:drop
2018-12-14 13.509