CVE-2019-7062: 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·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7062?

CVE-2019-7062 is classified as a critical vulnerability, as it can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-7062?

To fix CVE-2019-7062, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2019-7062?

CVE-2019-7062 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2019-7062 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-7062 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF file.

5

What does a use after free vulnerability mean in the context of CVE-2019-7062?

A use after free vulnerability like CVE-2019-7062 occurs when a program continues to use a memory location after it has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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