CVE-2019-16451: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC TTF Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Dec 19 2019(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of embedded fonts. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Pro DC | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30508 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<19.021.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=17.011.30059<17.011.30156 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30508 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<19.021.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=17.011.30059<17.011.30156 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Dc |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16451?
CVE-2019-16451 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16451?
CVE-2019-16451 has a severity level of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-16451?
CVE-2019-16451 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30508, 15.008.20082 to 19.021.20058, and 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30156.
How can I fix CVE-2019-16451?
To fix CVE-2019-16451, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
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