critical
10
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-7766: Use After Free

First published: Wed May 22 2019(Updated: )

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 a use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30495
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20100
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30140
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30493
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=19.010.20099
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30138
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-7766?

    CVE-2019-7766 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-7766?

    To fix CVE-2019-7766, users should update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version that has patched the vulnerability.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-7766?

    CVE-2019-7766 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, and 2015.006.30495 and earlier.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2019-7766 enable?

    Successful exploitation of CVE-2019-7766 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2019-7766?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2019-7766, so it’s recommended to apply the security update as soon as possible.

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