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: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.021.20056 and earlier, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, 2017.011.30155 and earlier version, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, and 2015.006.30505 and earlier have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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