CVE-2019-8180: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-8180?

CVE-2019-8180 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-8180?

To fix CVE-2019-8180, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8180?

CVE-2019-8180 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 be the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-8180?

Exploiting CVE-2019-8180 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Q: Is CVE-2019-8180 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2019-8180 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code without local access.

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·08:18 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:18 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8180?

CVE-2019-8180 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8180?