CVE-2019-8048Adobe Acrobat and Reader Memory Corruption
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 a buffer error vulnerability.
Published Aug 20, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-8048 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat Dc (Adobe), Acrobat Reader Dc (Adobe), Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat Dc 15.006.30499, Acrobat Dc 19.012.20036, Acrobat Reader Dc 15.006.30499.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
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 a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobat DcAdobe | See advisory | 15.006.30499 |
| Acrobat Reader DcAdobe | See advisory | 15.006.30499 |
| Adobe Acrobat and Reader | >= 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 versions | n/a |
Patched Releases
Acrobat Dc
15.006.30499, 19.012.20036
Acrobat Reader Dc
15.006.30499, 19.012.20036
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 20, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- patchhelpx.adobe.com · apsb19-41.html
- exploitExploitDB-47273
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 a buffer error vulnerability.
Affected: Acrobat Dc (Adobe); Acrobat Reader Dc (Adobe); 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 versions. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat Dc 15.006.30499, Acrobat Dc 19.012.20036, Acrobat Reader Dc 15.006.30499.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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