CVE-2019-7766: Use After Free

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Published 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components

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 iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

May 22, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:27 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:27 PM

DescriptionWeakness

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?