CVE-2019-8040: Medium severity Adobe Acrobat DC vulnerability
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8040?
CVE-2019-8040 has been rated as important due to its potential to lead to information disclosure in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8040?
To remediate CVE-2019-8040, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to versions 2019.012.20036 or later, 2017.011.30144 or later, or 2015.006.30499 or later.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2019-8040?
Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, and 2015.006.30497 and earlier.
Can CVE-2019-8040 be exploited remotely?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-8040 could be done remotely, potentially leading to information disclosure.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2019-8040?
CVE-2019-8040 impacts Adobe Acrobat and Reader on both Windows and macOS platforms.