CVE-2019-8188: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-8188?

CVE-2019-8188 is considered critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

Q: What versions are affected by CVE-2019-8188?

CVE-2019-8188 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-8188?

To fix CVE-2019-8188, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8188?

CVE-2019-8188 is categorized as a use after free vulnerability.

Q: Can CVE-2019-8188 be exploited remotely?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-8188 could be performed remotely to achieve arbitrary code execution.

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·08:19 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:19 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8188?

CVE-2019-8188 is considered critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

What versions are affected by CVE-2019-8188?