CVE-2019-7796: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC HTML2PDF HTML Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 an 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 Pro DC | ||
| 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 Mac OS X | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7796?
CVE-2019-7796 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7796?
To exploit CVE-2019-7796, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7796?
CVE-2019-7796 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7796?
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-2019-7796.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7796?
To fix CVE-2019-7796, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version available.
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