CVE-2019-7828 Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader

High 8.8 Published Updated

Heap overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows arbitrary code execution, requiring users to apply vendor 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-2019-7828?

CVE-2019-7828 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 heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7828?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7828?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7828 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-2019-7828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat Dc vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjc7-h9j3-fvcj.

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