CVE-2019-7042 Null dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via an untrusted pointer dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-7042?
CVE-2019-7042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 24 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7042?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7042 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-7042 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7042 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-638g-cp66-2wrr.