CVE-2019-8165: High severity Adobe Acrobat DC vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-8165?

CVE-2019-8165 has a critical severity level, as it allows for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-8165?

To fix CVE-2019-8165, you should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8165?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-8165.

Q: What could happen if CVE-2019-8165 is exploited?

If CVE-2019-8165 is exploited successfully, it could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

Q: Is CVE-2019-8165 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2019-8165 affects Adobe products, independent of the underlying operating system.

Published Oct 17, 2019

Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30504

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<19.021.20047

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30150

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30504

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<19.021.20047

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30150

Apple macOS

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-49.html

Event History

Oct 17, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:13 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:13 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8165?

CVE-2019-8165 has a critical severity level, as it allows for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8165?