CVE-2019-7835: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-7835?

CVE-2019-7835 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-7835?

To fix CVE-2019-7835, you should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that have patched this vulnerability.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7835?

CVE-2019-7835 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2019.010.20100, 2017.011.30140, and 2015.006.30495.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7835?

CVE-2019-7835 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.

Q: Can CVE-2019-7835 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-7835 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through malicious PDF files.

Published May 22, 2019

Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier version, 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components

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 iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.html

Event History

May 22, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:01 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:01 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7835?

CVE-2019-7835 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7835?