CVE-2019-7805: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7805?

CVE-2019-7805 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7805?

To mitigate CVE-2019-7805, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2019-7805?

CVE-2019-7805 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, and 2015.006.30495 and earlier.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7805?

CVE-2019-7805 is a use after free vulnerability, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: What platforms are impacted by CVE-2019-7805?

CVE-2019-7805 impacts various versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader for both Windows and macOS operating systems.

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, 2017.011.30138 and earlier, 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·03:04 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:04 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7805?

CVE-2019-7805 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7805?