CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8173

First published: Thu 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 read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure .

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<15.006.30504
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<19.021.20047
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<17.011.30150
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8173?

    CVE-2019-8173 has been assigned a severity rating of 'Critical' due to its potential to lead to information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-8173?

    To fix CVE-2019-8173, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions released by Adobe.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2019-8173?

    CVE-2019-8173 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions up to 2019.012.20040, 2017.011.30148, and 2015.006.30503.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8173?

    CVE-2019-8173 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

  • Can the exploitation of CVE-2019-8173 be prevented?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-8173 can be prevented by applying the latest security updates from Adobe.

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