CVE-2019-16460: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-16460?

CVE-2019-16460 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16460?

To fix CVE-2019-16460, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16460?

CVE-2019-16460 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, and 2015.006.30505 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16460?

CVE-2019-16460 is classified as an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability.

Q: Can CVE-2019-16460 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-16460 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted documents.

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 untrusted pointer dereference 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·02:57 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:57 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16460?

CVE-2019-16460 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16460?

To fix CVE-2019-16460, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16460?