CVE-2019-8053: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-8053?

CVE-2019-8053 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-8053?

To fix CVE-2019-8053, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader as specified in the security advisories.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8053?

CVE-2019-8053 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions earlier than 2019.012.20036, 2017.011.30144, and 2015.006.30499.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8053?

CVE-2019-8053 is an use after free vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers.

Q: What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2019-8053?

Successfully exploiting CVE-2019-8053 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Published Aug 20, 2019

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-41.html

Event History

Aug 20, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:03 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:03 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8053?

CVE-2019-8053 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8053?