CVE-2019-7798: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution 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 execute arbitrary code 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 charstring definitions in PostScript files. Crafted data in an PostScript file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7798?
CVE-2019-7798 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How can the CVE-2019-7798 vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2019-7798, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7798?
CVE-2019-7798 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7798?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions between 15.006.30060 and 15.006.30495, as well as versions between 15.008.20082 and 19.010.20100 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7798?
Apply the necessary security updates provided by Adobe to fix CVE-2019-7798.