CVE-2019-7031: Use After Free

Published May 24, 2019
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 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<=15.006.30464
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20069
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30113
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30464
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20069
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30113
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7031?

CVE-2019-7031 is rated as critical due to its potential to enable arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-7031?

To fix CVE-2019-7031, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7031?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier are all affected.

4

Can CVE-2019-7031 affect my operating system?

CVE-2019-7031 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader and does not directly affect the operating systems like Windows or macOS.

5

What is a use after free vulnerability as in CVE-2019-7031?

A use after free vulnerability, like CVE-2019-7031, occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution.

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