CVE-2019-7783: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7783?

CVE-2019-7783 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7783?

To fix CVE-2019-7783, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: What products are affected by CVE-2019-7783?

CVE-2019-7783 affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, including versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, and 2015.006.30495 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7783?

CVE-2019-7783 is a use after free vulnerability, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Q: Can exploiting CVE-2019-7783 compromise my system?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-7783 can lead to system compromise through arbitrary code execution.

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·01:48 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:48 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7783?

CVE-2019-7783 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7783?