CVE-2019-16452: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-16452?

CVE-2019-16452 is classified as having a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16452?

To fix CVE-2019-16452, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that are not affected.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16452?

CVE-2019-16452 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier, including earlier versions such as 2017 and 2015.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16452?

CVE-2019-16452 is an use after free vulnerability.

Q: Can exploiting CVE-2019-16452 execute arbitrary code?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-16452 could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

Affected Software

8 affected components

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

Event History

Dec 19, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:46 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:46 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16452?

CVE-2019-16452 is classified as having a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16452?

To fix CVE-2019-16452, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that are not affected.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16452?