What is the severity of ZDI-19-511?

The severity of ZDI-19-511 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-19-511?

To fix ZDI-19-511, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

Does ZDI-19-511 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, ZDI-19-511 requires user interaction, as the user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-19-511?

ZDI-19-511 affects multiple installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC that have not been updated to the patched version.

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ZDI-19-511

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7.8

29/1/2025

ZDI-19-511: 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 a 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.

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Adobe Acrobat DC

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What is the severity of ZDI-19-511?
The severity of ZDI-19-511 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-19-511?
To fix ZDI-19-511, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What types of attacks does ZDI-19-511 allow?
ZDI-19-511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
Does ZDI-19-511 require user interaction for exploitation?
Yes, ZDI-19-511 requires user interaction, as the user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-19-511?
ZDI-19-511 affects multiple installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC that have not been updated to the patched version.

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