CVE-2019-7768: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7768?

CVE-2019-7768 has a critical severity rating, as it could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7768?

To fix CVE-2019-7768, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version.

Q: Can CVE-2019-7768 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-7768 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF file.

Q: What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7768?

CVE-2019-7768 is a use after free vulnerability that affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

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·01:31 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:31 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7768?

CVE-2019-7768 has a critical severity rating, as it could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7768?

To fix CVE-2019-7768, update Adobe Acrobat or Reader to the latest version.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-7768?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, and 2015.006.30495 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-7768.

Can CVE-2019-7768 be exploited remotely?