ZDI-19-506: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of images within PostScript files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:08 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-19-506?

The severity of ZDI-19-506 is classified as important, indicating a significant risk to users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

2

How do I fix ZDI-19-506?

To fix ZDI-19-506, ensure that you update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version available from Adobe.

3

What type of exploitation is required for ZDI-19-506?

Exploitation of ZDI-19-506 requires user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

What information can be disclosed due to ZDI-19-506?

ZDI-19-506 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

5

Which software versions are affected by ZDI-19-506?

ZDI-19-506 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions that have not been updated with the latest security patches.

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