CVE-2019-7118: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7118?

CVE-2019-7118 has a high severity level, as it can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7118?

To fix CVE-2019-7118, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released after the affected versions.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-7118?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2019.010.20099, 2017.011.30138, and 2015.006.30493 are affected by CVE-2019-7118.

Q: What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-7118?

CVE-2019-7118 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader on various platforms, including Windows and macOS.

Q: Could CVE-2019-7118 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-7118 could potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file.

Published May 23, 2019

Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20098 and earlier, 2019.010.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30127 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30482 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30493

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<19.010.20099

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30056<17.011.30138

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30493

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<19.010.20099

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30138

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-17.html

Event History

May 23, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:12 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:12 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7118?

CVE-2019-7118 has a high severity level, as it can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7118?