HTTP: Adobe Reader CVE-2018-16042 Security Bypass
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can allow attackers to perform security restriction bypass.
Extended 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.
References
CVE: CVE-2018-16042
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2018-16042SB
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Adobe Bypass CVE-2018-16042 Reader Security
Release Date
01/03/2019
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3377
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score
6.4