ID:6651 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2019-16452

 
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ID:6651 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2019-16452

Published: August 23, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU23519
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16452
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.