CVE-2019-7797: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7797?

CVE-2019-7797 is rated as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7797?

To fix CVE-2019-7797, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader as recommended by Adobe.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-7797?

CVE-2019-7797 affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader including 2019.010.20100 and earlier, as well as earlier versions from 2015 and 2017.

Q: What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2019-7797?

CVE-2019-7797 is associated with a use after free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.

Q: Can exploiting CVE-2019-7797 lead to data breaches?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-7797 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to potential data breaches.

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 version, 2017.011.30138 and earlier version, 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·02:45 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:45 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7797?

CVE-2019-7797 is rated as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7797?