CVE-2019-8195 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
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8195?
CVE-2019-8195 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 17 Oct 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 , 2019.012.20040 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-2019-8195?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8195?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8195 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8195 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-8195 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rmm-8wr5-2665.