Remote code execution in Adobe Digital Editions

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU17937

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7095

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Digital Editions: 4.5 - 4.5.10.185749

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_digital_editions:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_digital_editions:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_digital_editions:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb19-16.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.