critical
9.3
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2019-7760: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC AcroForm XFA removeInstance Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 22 2019(Updated: )

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 AcroForm XFA removeInstance method. 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30495
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20100
Adobe Acrobat Dc>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30140
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 Mac OS X
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-7760?

    CVE-2019-7760 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-7760?

    The severity of CVE-2019-7760 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2019-7760 work?

    CVE-2019-7760 works by exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability within the AcroForm XFA component.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7760?

    Versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC up to certain versions are affected. Please refer to the vendor's advisory for detailed information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-7760?

    To fix CVE-2019-7760, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as provided by the vendor.

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