CVE-2019-8174 Null dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
An untrusted pointer dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
- 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-2019-8174?
CVE-2019-8174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 17 Oct 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 , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier have an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8174?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8174 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-49hq-h4gp-58jc.