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Advisory Published

ZDI-19-510: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XFA Template Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of XFA Template objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-19-510?

    The severity of ZDI-19-510 is critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-19-510?

    To fix ZDI-19-510, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC as recommended by Adobe.

  • What impact does ZDI-19-510 have on Adobe Acrobat Pro DC?

    ZDI-19-510 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the user's system.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-19-510?

    Yes, user interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-19-510?

    ZDI-19-510 affects specific vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the security update.

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