CVE-2019-7828: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ASCII85Decode 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 ASCII85Decode 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 CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability?
CVE-2019-7828 is an Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability by tricking the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability is critical with a severity score of 8.8 (out of 10).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7828?
The affected software versions of CVE-2019-7828 include 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.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability?
To fix CVE-2019-7828 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version.