Vulnerability identifier: #VU17490
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
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 compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to data leak when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it 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
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.