SB2019010301 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat

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SB2019010301 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Published: January 3, 2019 Updated: February 12, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019010301
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16011)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16018)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it and gain elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References