7.8
CWE
787 121 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16470: CoolType.dll crash - Tianfu Cup

First published: Mon Sep 11 2023(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30505
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20056
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30152
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30505
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20056
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30152
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30155

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-16470?

    CVE-2019-16470 is a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16470?

    The severity of CVE-2019-16470 is high, with a severity rating of 7.8.

  • How does CVE-2019-16470 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader?

    CVE-2019-16470 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

  • What is the required user interaction for exploiting CVE-2019-16470?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-16470 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

  • Is macOS or Windows affected by CVE-2019-16470?

    No, macOS and Windows are not affected by CVE-2019-16470.

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