CVE-2019-8238 Path traversal in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
A path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows attackers to disclose sensitive information to the current user.
- 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-2019-8238?
CVE-2019-8238 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 23 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 2019.010.20100 and earlier; 2019.010.20099 and earlier versions; 2017.011.30140 and earlier version; 2017.011.30138 and earlier version; 2015.006.30495 and earlier versions; 2015.006.30493 and earlier versions have a Path Traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Information Disclosure in the context of the current user.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8238?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-8238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gww8-x289-8wq4.