CVE-2018-16042

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-16042?

The severity of CVE-2018-16042 is medium.

Q: What is the vulnerability in CVE-2018-16042?

CVE-2018-16042 is a security bypass vulnerability.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2018-16042?

To fix CVE-2018-16042, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16042?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-16042 on the SecurityFocus and Adobe websites.

Published Jan 18, 2019

Updated

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 information disclosure.

Affected Software

24 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30106

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30106

Adobe Reader=11.0.10

Adobe Reader=11.0.23

Iskysoft Pdf Editor 6=6.4.2.3521

Iskysoft Pdfelement6=6.8.0.3523

Iskysoft Pdfelement6=6.8.4.3921

Microsoft Windows

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30105

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105

Iskysoft Pdf Editor 6=6.6.2.3315

Iskysoft Pdf Editor 6=6.7.6.3399

Iskysoft Pdfelement6=6.7.1.3355

Iskysoft Pdfelement6=6.7.6.3399

Apple iOS and macOS

Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html

Event History

Jan 18, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16042?

The severity of CVE-2018-16042 is medium.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2018-16042?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier, 2017.011.30105 and earlier, 2015.006.30457 and earlier, and 2015.006.30456 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-16042.

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2018-16042?