CVE-2019-8250
First published: Mon Jul 06 2020(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have a type confusion 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<=15.006.30498 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=19.012.20035 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30143 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30498 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=19.012.20035 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30143 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30497 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=19.012.20034 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30142 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30497 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=19.012.20034 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30142 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8250?
CVE-2019-8250 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8250?
To fix CVE-2019-8250, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader that is not affected by the vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2019-8250?
CVE-2019-8250 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, along with several versions from 2017 and 2015.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-8250?
Exploiting CVE-2019-8250 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, potentially allowing attackers to gain significant control.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-8250?
While the best solution is to update the software, as a temporary workaround, users should avoid opening suspicious PDFs that may exploit this vulnerability.
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