CVE-2019-7826: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XFA Template Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 XFA Template objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated 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-2019-7826?
CVE-2019-7826 is a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7826?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-7826 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7826?
CVE-2019-7826 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by CVE-2019-7826?
Versions 15.006.30060 to 15.006.30495, 15.008.20082 to 19.010.20100, and 17.011.30056 to 17.011.30140 of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by CVE-2019-7826.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7826?
To fix CVE-2019-7826, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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