CVE-2019-8196Adobe Acrobat and Reader Memory Corruption
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.
Published Oct 17, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-8196 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 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat Dc 15.006.30504, Acrobat Dc 19.021.20047, Acrobat Reader Dc 15.006.30504.
- 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)
23%
Higher than 97.7% 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
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 .
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobat DcAdobe | See advisory | 15.006.30504 |
| Acrobat Reader DcAdobe | See advisory | 15.006.30504 |
| Adobe Acrobat and Reader | >= 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 versions | n/a |
Patched Releases
Acrobat Dc
15.006.30504, 19.021.20047
Acrobat Reader Dc
15.006.30504, 19.021.20047
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 17, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Acrobat Dc (Adobe); Acrobat Reader Dc (Adobe); 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 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 15.006.30504, Acrobat Dc 19.021.20047, Acrobat Reader Dc 15.006.30504.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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