CVE-2019-8179: Use After Free

Published Oct 17, 2019
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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

Event History

Oct 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8179?

CVE-2019-8179 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-8179?

To fix CVE-2019-8179, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-8179?

CVE-2019-8179 affects Adobe Acrobat DC and Reader versions prior to 2019.012.20040, 2017.011.30148, and 2015.006.30503.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8179?

CVE-2019-8179 is an use after free vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-8179?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2019-8179 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected systems.

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