CVE-2019-8196: Buffer Overflow
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 untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30504 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<19.021.20047 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=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 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8196?
CVE-2019-8196 has been rated as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8196?
To fix CVE-2019-8196, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions as recommended by Adobe.
What are the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat for CVE-2019-8196?
Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier.
Can CVE-2019-8196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-8196 can be exploited remotely if the user opens a malicious PDF file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8196 classified as?
CVE-2019-8196 is classified as an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability.
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