CVE-2019-7070: Adobe Acrobat Distiller PostScript File Parsing grestore Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 .

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of PostScript files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30475
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<19.010.20091
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30120
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30475
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<19.010.20091
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30120
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
12:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7070?

The severity of CVE-2019-7070 is critical with a severity value of 8.8.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-7070?

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30475, 15.008.20082 to 19.010.20091, and 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30120 are affected by CVE-2019-7070.

3

How can CVE-2019-7070 be exploited?

CVE-2019-7070 can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-7070?

CVE-2019-7070 is associated with CWE-416 (Use After Free).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7070?

For more information about CVE-2019-7070, you can visit the Adobe Security Bulletin APB19-07 and the Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-19-210.

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