diff --git a/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16892.json b/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16892.json
index 45f69d32629..e0a589f8905 100644
--- a/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16892.json
+++ b/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16892.json
@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
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-    },
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+        "ASSIGNER": "cve@mitre.org",
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+    },
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-                "value": "** RESERVED ** This candidate has been reserved by an organization or individual that will use it when announcing a new security problem. When the candidate has been publicized, the details for this candidate will be provided."
+                "value": "** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was withdrawn by its CNA. Notes: none."
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diff --git a/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16893.json b/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16893.json
index b427f59f55d..643eb0e6e1b 100644
--- a/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16893.json
+++ b/2018/16xxx/CVE-2018-16893.json
@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
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             }
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