CVE-2019-7824: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JOBOPTIONS File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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 parsing of JOBOPTIONS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. 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-2019-7824?
CVE-2019-7824 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, user interaction is required in the form of visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-7824?
The vulnerability impacts 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.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-7824?
CVE-2019-7824 has a severity level of 8.8, which is considered critical.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7824?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update your Adobe Acrobat Pro DC software to the latest version.
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