CVE-2019-7817: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JavaScript Annotations Use-After-Free 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 handling of Annotations objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. 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 CVE-2019-7817?
CVE-2019-7817 is a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.
How can the CVE-2019-7817 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2019-7817 vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7817?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30495, 15.008.20082 to 19.010.20100, and 17.011.30056 to 17.011.30140 are affected by CVE-2019-7817.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7817?
The severity of CVE-2019-7817 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-7817 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-7817 vulnerability, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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