CVE-2019-7821: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 a use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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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 images within PostScript files. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7821?
CVE-2019-7821 is a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How can the CVE-2019-7821 vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7821?
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.
Is Apple Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2019-7821?
No, Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2019-7821.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7821?
The severity of CVE-2019-7821 is high, with a CVSS score of 6.5.