CVE-2018-5016

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

References

Link	Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-21.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104699	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041250	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5016?: CVE-2018-5016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5016?: To fix CVE-2018-5016, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-5016 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-5016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5016?: CVE-2018-5016 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions