#VU17489 Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat


Published: 2019-02-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17489

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7030

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger integer overflow and gain access to sensitive information.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 2019.008.20071 - 2019.010.20069, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30464

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30464, 17.008.30051 - 17.011.30105


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-07.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.


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