CVE-2018-19725: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2019
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30464
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20069
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30113
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30464
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20069
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30113
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19725?

CVE-2018-19725 is considered to have a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19725?

To fix CVE-2018-19725, upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2018-19725?

Adobe Acrobat versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-19725.

4

What can happen if CVE-2018-19725 is exploited?

If CVE-2018-19725 is exploited, it could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation on the affected system.

5

Is Adobe Acrobat Reader DC also vulnerable to CVE-2018-19725?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2018-19725.

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