CVE-2019-7800: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 22 2019(Updated: )
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.
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 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.
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