Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-16018 - Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC

047910
CVSS 9.3 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
adobe
apple
microsoft
critical
nessus

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20064 and earlier, 2019.010.20064 and earlier, 2017.011.30110 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30461 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Adobe
161
OS
Apple
1
OS
Microsoft
1

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idADOBE_READER_APSB19-02.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is a version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or 2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16011) - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id120952
    published2019-01-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/120952
    titleAdobe Reader <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(120952);
      script_version("1.6");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/31 15:18:52");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2018-16011", "CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_name(english:"Adobe Reader <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Reader.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is a
    version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or
    2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities : 
    
      - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated,
        local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2018-16011)
    
      - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An
        authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated
        privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-02.html");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Adobe Reader 2015.006.30464 or 2017.011.30113 or
    2019.010.20069 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/01/04");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("adobe_reader_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", "installed_sw/Adobe Reader");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("vcf.inc");
    include("vcf_extras.inc");
    
    get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
    app_info = vcf::adobe_reader::get_app_info();
    
    # vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report will
    # properly separate tracks when checking constraints.
    # x.y.20zzz = DC Classic
    # x.y.30zzz = DC Continuous
    constraints = [
      { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version" : "15.006.30461", "fixed_version" : "15.006.30464" },
      { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version" : "17.011.30110", "fixed_version" : "17.011.30113" },
      { "min_version" : "15.7", "max_version" : "19.010.20064", "fixed_version" : "19.010.20069" },
    ];
    # using adobe_reader namespace check_version_and_report to properly detect Continuous vs Classic, 
    # and limit ver segments to 3 (18.x.y vs 18.x.y.12345) with max_segs:3
    vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, max_segs:3);
    
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_ADOBE_ACROBAT_APSB19-02.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote macOS host is a version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or 2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16011) - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id120949
    published2019-01-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/120949
    titleAdobe Acrobat <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02) (macOS)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(120949);
      script_version("1.4");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/31 15:18:51");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2018-16011", "CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_name(english:"Adobe Acrobat <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02) (macOS)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Acrobat.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote macOS host is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote macOS host is a
    version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or
    2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities :
    
      - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated,
        local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2018-16011)
    
      - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An
        authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated
        privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-02.html");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 2015.006.30464 or 2017.011.30113 or
    2019.010.20069 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/01/04");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("macosx_adobe_acrobat_installed.nbin");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/MacOSX/Version", "installed_sw/Adobe Acrobat");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("vcf.inc");
    include("vcf_extras.inc");
    
    get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/local_checks_enabled");
    os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
    if (empty_or_null(os)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Mac OS X");
    
    app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Acrobat");
    
    # vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report will
    # properly separate tracks when checking constraints.
    # x.y.20zzz = DC Classic
    # x.y.30zzz = DC Continuous
    constraints = [
      { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version" : "15.006.30461", "fixed_version" : "15.006.30464" },
      { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version" : "17.011.30110", "fixed_version" : "17.011.30113" },
      { "min_version" : "15.8", "max_version" : "19.010.20064", "fixed_version" : "19.010.20069" }
    ];
    
    vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
    
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idADOBE_ACROBAT_APSB19-02.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote Windows host is a version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or 2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities: - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16011) - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id120951
    published2019-01-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/120951
    titleAdobe Acrobat <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(120951);
      script_version("1.5");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/31 15:18:51");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2018-16011", "CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_name(english:"Adobe Acrobat <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Acrobat.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote Windows host is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Adobe Acrobat installed on the remote Windows host is a
    version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or
    2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities:
    
      - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated,
        local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2018-16011)
    
      - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An
        authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated
        privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-02.html");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 2015.006.30464 or 2017.011.30113 or
    2019.010.20069 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/01/04");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("adobe_acrobat_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", "installed_sw/Adobe Acrobat");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("vcf.inc");
    include("vcf_extras.inc");
    
    get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
    app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Acrobat", win_local:TRUE);
    
    # vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report will
    # properly separate tracks when checking constraints.
    # x.y.20zzz = DC Classic
    # x.y.30zzz = DC Continuous
    constraints = [
      { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version" : "15.006.30461", "fixed_version" : "15.006.30464" },
      { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version" : "17.011.30110", "fixed_version" : "17.011.30113" },
      { "min_version" : "15.7", "max_version" : "19.010.20064", "fixed_version" : "19.010.20069" }
    ];
    # using adobe_reader namespace check_version_and_report to properly detect Continuous vs Classic, 
    # and limit ver segments to 3 (18.x.y vs 18.x.y.12345) with max_segs:3
    vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, max_segs:3);
    
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_ADOBE_READER_APSB19-02.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote macOS host is a version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or 2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16011) - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id120950
    published2019-01-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/120950
    titleAdobe Reader <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02) (macOS)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(120950);
      script_version("1.4");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/31 15:18:51");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2018-16011", "CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_name(english:"Adobe Reader <= 2015.006.30461 / 2017.011.30110 / 2019.010.20064 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-02) (macOS)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Reader.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote macOS host is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote macOS host is a
    version prior or equal to 2015.006.30461, 2017.011.30110, or
    2019.010.20064. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities :
    
      - An unspecified use after free vulnerability. An authenticated,
        local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
        (CVE-2018-16011)
    
      - An unspecified elevation of privilege vulnerability. An
        authenticated, local attacker can exploit this to gain elevated
        privileges. (CVE-2018-16018)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-02.html");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Adobe Reader 2015.006.30464 or 2017.011.30113 or
    2019.010.20069 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-16018");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/01/03");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/01/04");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("macosx_adobe_reader_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/MacOSX/Version", "installed_sw/Adobe Reader");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("vcf.inc");
    include("vcf_extras.inc");
    
    get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/local_checks_enabled");
    os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
    if (empty_or_null(os)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Mac OS X");
    
    app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Reader");
    
    # vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report will
    # properly separate tracks when checking constraints.
    # x.y.20zzz = DC Classic
    # x.y.30zzz = DC Continuous
    constraints = [
      { "min_version" : "15.6", "max_version" : "15.006.30461", "fixed_version" : "15.006.30464" },
      { "min_version" : "17.8", "max_version" : "17.011.30110", "fixed_version" : "17.011.30113" },
      { "min_version" : "15.8", "max_version" : "19.010.20064", "fixed_version" : "19.010.20069" }
    ];
    
    vcf::adobe_reader::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);