CVE-2019-7824 Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer error in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, requiring users to apply security patches.

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-2019-7824?

CVE-2019-7824 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 22 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 2019.010.20100 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 buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7824?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7824?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7824 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-2019-7824 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7824 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat Dc vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f43v-hhqf-5vxm.

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