CVE-2019-7800: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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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 write past the end of an allocated buffer. 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 the vulnerability ID of this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability is CVE-2019-7800.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-7800?
CVE-2019-7800 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).
Which software products are affected by CVE-2019-7800?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Apple Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2019-7800.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.