Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16453

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 security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat>=15.006.30060<15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<19.021.20058
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<17.011.30156
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<19.021.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<17.011.30156
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16453?

    CVE-2019-16453 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16453?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-16453, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to versions 2019.021.20058 or later, 2017.011.30156 or later, and 2015.006.30508 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2019-16453?

    CVE-2019-16453 affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, specifically versions before 2019.021.20058, 2017.011.30156, and 2015.006.30508.

  • Can CVE-2019-16453 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-16453 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2019-16453?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-16453 may lead to unexpected application behavior, unauthorized access, or system compromise.

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