CVE-2019-7803: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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 disclose sensitive information 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 JPEG images within PostScript files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability is CVE-2019-7803.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-7803?
The severity level of CVE-2019-7803 is medium.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2019-7803?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2019-7803 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7803?
The affected software versions for CVE-2019-7803 are Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30495, 17.011.30056 to 17.011.30140, and 19.010.20100 or lower.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7803?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7803 on the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108326), [Adobe Security Bulletin](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.html), and [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-493/).