Intrusion PreventionAdobe.Acrobat.CVE-2018-16011.Use.After.Free
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted PDF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code, via a crafted PDF file.
Affected Products
Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30110
Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30110
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30110
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30110
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30461
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30461
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30461
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30461
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | 28.813 | Name:Adobe. Reader. CVE-2018-16011. Use. After. Free:Adobe. Acrobat. CVE-2018-16011. Use. After. Free |
| 2019-01-18 | 14.527 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2019-01-03 | 13.517 |
| ID | 47240 |
| Created | Jan 03, 2019 |
| Updated | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-16011 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 1.18% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | Adobe |