CVE-2018-19713: Use After Free

Published Jan 18, 2019
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Updated

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 use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30106
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30106
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30105
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105
Apple iOS and macOS

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-41.html

Event History

Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19713?

CVE-2018-19713 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19713?

To fix CVE-2018-19713, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version recommended by Adobe.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-19713?

CVE-2018-19713 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, along with certain versions in 2017 and 2015.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-19713?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-19713 could lead to a use after free condition, potentially allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-19713?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2018-19713; upgrading to the latest version is the recommended action.

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