MEDIUM
CVE-2018-16042
CWE-347Published: January 18, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-16042 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106159Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://pdf-insecurity.org/signature/evaluation_2018.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://pdf-insecurity.org/signature/signature.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.pdfa.org/recently-identified-pdf-digital-signature-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106159Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://pdf-insecurity.org/signature/evaluation_2018.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://pdf-insecurity.org/signature/signature.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.pdfa.org/recently-identified-pdf-digital-signature-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-16042
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-347
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 18, 2019
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-16042 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.