ID:5826 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2019-8042

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5826 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2019-8042

ID:5826 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2019-8042

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20135
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8042
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.