CVE-2019-7772: 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 Software | Affected Version | How 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7772?
CVE-2019-7772 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7772?
To mitigate CVE-2019-7772, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.
What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2019-7772?
CVE-2019-7772 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions earlier than 2019.010.20100.
What is a use after free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2019-7772?
A use after free vulnerability like CVE-2019-7772 occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed.
Can CVE-2019-7772 be exploited remotely?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-7772 could potentially be conducted remotely by an attacker.
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