CVE-2019-7143: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Font Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution 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 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 parsing of font files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7143?
CVE-2019-7143 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How does the CVE-2019-7143 vulnerability work?
This vulnerability exists within the parsing of font data in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-7143?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7143?
The severity of CVE-2019-7143 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-7143 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-7143 vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.