CVE-2019-7827: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC imageDistiller Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution 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 heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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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 processing of PostScript files. When parsing imageDistiller data, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length, heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-7827.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7827?
The severity of CVE-2019-7827 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-7827?
The affected software for CVE-2019-7827 is Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (Classic), and Apple Mac OS X (non-vulnerable).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who convince the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-7827?
Yes, Adobe has released a security update to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.