CVE-2019-16462 Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
A buffer error in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
- 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-2019-16462?
CVE-2019-16462 is a critical memory corruption 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 buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16462?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16462?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-16462 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16462 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj85-jvq2-hgxf.