What is the severity of ZDI-19-508?

The severity of ZDI-19-508 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-19-508?

To fix ZDI-19-508, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC as per the vendor's guidance.

What types of attacks can exploit ZDI-19-508?

ZDI-19-508 can be exploited via malicious web pages or files that the user must interact with.

Who is affected by ZDI-19-508?

Only users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-19-508.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-19-508?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-19-508, as users must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-19-508

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29/1/2025

ZDI-19-508: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JOBOPTIONS File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 JOBOPTIONS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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Adobe Acrobat DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-19-508?
The severity of ZDI-19-508 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-19-508?
To fix ZDI-19-508, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC as per the vendor's guidance.
What types of attacks can exploit ZDI-19-508?
ZDI-19-508 can be exploited via malicious web pages or files that the user must interact with.
Who is affected by ZDI-19-508?
Only users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-19-508.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-19-508?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-19-508, as users must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-19-508?
The severity of ZDI-19-508 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-19-508?
To fix ZDI-19-508, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC as per the vendor's guidance.
What types of attacks can exploit ZDI-19-508?
ZDI-19-508 can be exploited via malicious web pages or files that the user must interact with.
Who is affected by ZDI-19-508?
Only users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-19-508.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-19-508?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-19-508, as users must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.