CVE-2019-8051: Use After Free

Published Aug 20, 2019
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Updated

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 use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30499
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<19.012.20036
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30144
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30499
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<19.012.20036
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30144
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8051?

CVE-2019-8051 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-8051?

To fix CVE-2019-8051, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-8051?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, and 2015.006.30497 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-8051.

4

Can I still use Adobe Acrobat if I haven't patched CVE-2019-8051?

Using unpatched versions of Adobe Acrobat poses a security risk, and it is strongly advised to update immediately.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8051?

CVE-2019-8051 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.

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