CVE-2019-7140: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript JPEG Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, 2017.011.30138 and earlier, 2015.006.30495 and earlier, and 2015.006.30493 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure .
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 parsing of PostScript files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-7140.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript JPEG Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7140?
The severity of CVE-2019-7140 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who trick users into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7140?
To fix CVE-2019-7140, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.