CVE-2019-8175: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-8175?

CVE-2019-8175 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-8175?

To fix CVE-2019-8175, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

Q: What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2019-8175?

CVE-2019-8175 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier.

Q: What could happen if CVE-2019-8175 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-8175 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code on a vulnerable system.

Q: Has CVE-2019-8175 been publicly disclosed?

Yes, CVE-2019-8175 has been publicly disclosed and is known within the cybersecurity community.

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

Affected Software

8 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30504

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·08:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:16 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8175?

CVE-2019-8175 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8175?