Vulnerability identifier: #VU17820

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7815

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 potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient measures, implemented in patch for Adobe Acrobat and Reader in versions 2019.010.20091, 2017.011.30120 and 2015.006.30475, described in SB2019021207 #3 (CVE-2019-7089). A remote attacker can bypass implemented protection and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30475, 2017.011.30120, 2019.010.20091

Adobe Acrobat: 17.011.30120, 15.006.30475

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-13.html

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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.