CVE-2019-7068 Use after free in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- 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-2019-7068?
CVE-2019-7068 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 24 May 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 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7068?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7068?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7068 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2019-7068 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7068 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4jc-2fq6-f2pf.