CVE-2019-16453 Security feature bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Attackers can bypass security features in Adobe Acrobat and Reader to achieve arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16453?
CVE-2019-16453 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 19 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.021.20056 and earlier, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, 2017.011.30155 and earlier version, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, and 2015.006.30505 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16453?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-16453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxgf-8xm4-ffr9.