CVE-2019-7779 Security feature bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Attackers can bypass security features in Adobe Acrobat and Reader to execute arbitrary code, 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-2019-7779?
CVE-2019-7779 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 22 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 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, 2017.011.30138 and earlier, 2015.006.30495 and earlier, and 2015.006.30493 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7779?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-7779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75fp-8ppm-52m2.