What is the severity of ZDI-19-509?

ZDI-19-509 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-19-509?

To fix ZDI-19-509, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version as provided by Adobe.

Who is affected by ZDI-19-509?

ZDI-19-509 affects users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the security update.

What type of attack exploits ZDI-19-509?

ZDI-19-509 can be exploited through malicious web pages or files requiring user interaction.

Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-19-509?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-19-509 by visiting a malicious page or opening a file.

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ZDI-19-509

high

7.8

29/1/2025

ZDI-19-509: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 charstring definitions in PostScript files. Crafted data in an PostScript file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-19-509?
ZDI-19-509 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-19-509?
To fix ZDI-19-509, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version as provided by Adobe.
Who is affected by ZDI-19-509?
ZDI-19-509 affects users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the security update.
What type of attack exploits ZDI-19-509?
ZDI-19-509 can be exploited through malicious web pages or files requiring user interaction.
Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-19-509?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-19-509 by visiting a malicious page or opening a file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-19-509?
ZDI-19-509 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-19-509?
To fix ZDI-19-509, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version as provided by Adobe.
Who is affected by ZDI-19-509?
ZDI-19-509 affects users of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the security update.
What type of attack exploits ZDI-19-509?
ZDI-19-509 can be exploited through malicious web pages or files requiring user interaction.
Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-19-509?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-19-509 by visiting a malicious page or opening a file.