CVE-2018-16076

Name: CVE-2018-16076
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-09T19:29:01.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16076 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Missing bounds check in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.81 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing bounds check in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.81 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 69.0.3497.81
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16076?

Missing bounds check in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.81 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.

How severe is CVE-2018-16076?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16076 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16076?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST