Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16462

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 buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
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
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16462?

    CVE-2019-16462 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16462?

    To fix CVE-2019-16462, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released after 2019.021.20056 and 2017.011.30155.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2019-16462?

    Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, and 2015.006.30505 and earlier.

  • What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2019-16462?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-16462 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to execute harmful code on a vulnerable system.

  • Is CVE-2019-16462 relevant for users on macOS or Windows?

    No, CVE-2019-16462 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, not the macOS or Windows operating systems.

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