CVE-2019-7794: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion JPEG2000 Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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 an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JPEG2000 images embedded in PDF documents. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7794?
CVE-2019-7794 is a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7794?
CVE-2019-7794 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7794?
To exploit CVE-2019-7794, the attacker must trick the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7794?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30495, 15.008.20082 to 19.010.20100, and 17.011.30056 to 17.011.30140 are affected by CVE-2019-7794.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC?
To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to a version that is not affected by CVE-2019-7794.