CVE-2019-8205 Null dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via an untrusted pointer dereference in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
- 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-2019-8205?
CVE-2019-8205 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-2019-8205?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8205 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8205 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7w2-9623-fvvj.