| CVE ID | CVE-2018-16044 |
| CVSS SCORE | 4.2, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Adobe |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Acrobat Pro DC |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass Javascript API restrictions on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the search object. By creating a specially crafted PDF with specific Javascript instructions, it is possible to bypass the Javascript API restrictions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Sebastian Apelt (@bitshifter123) |
