CVE-2019-8251
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 information disclosure.
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-2019-8251?
CVE-2019-8251 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow information disclosure upon successful exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8251?
To fix CVE-2019-8251, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions that are not affected by the vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2019-8251?
CVE-2019-8251 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, among other older versions.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8251?
CVE-2019-8251 is classified as a type confusion vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.
Can CVE-2019-8251 affect non-Windows operating systems?
CVE-2019-8251 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat products, which are available on both Windows and macOS platforms.
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