CVE-2019-7141: 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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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-7141.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7141?
The severity of CVE-2019-7141 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-7141?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 15.006.30060 through 15.006.30495, 15.008.20082 through 19.010.20100, 17.011.30056 through 17.011.30140, and Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows are affected.
How does CVE-2019-7141 work?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by exploiting an out-of-bounds read flaw in the PostScript JPEG parsing process.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7141?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7141 in the following references: [Adobe Security Advisory](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.html), [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-478/), [SecurityFocus BID](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108326).