CVE-2019-8027 Memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious documents.
- 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-2019-8027?
CVE-2019-8027 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 20 Aug 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 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8027?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8027?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8027 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-2019-8027 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8027 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w88v-5854-fq6f.