CVE-2019-7808: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7808?

CVE-2019-7808 has a critical severity rating as it allows for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7808?

To fix CVE-2019-7808, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-7808?

CVE-2019-7808 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, and 2015.006.30495 and earlier.

Q: Can CVE-2019-7808 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-7808 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF file.

Q: What impact does CVE-2019-7808 have on users?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2019-7808 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the user's machine.

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·03:09 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:09 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7808?

CVE-2019-7808 has a critical severity rating as it allows for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7808?