Vulnerability identifier: #VU21868

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8160

CWE-ID: CWE-79

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 disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed within the PDF file. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary script code within the application.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 2019.008.20071 - 2019.012.20040, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30503

Adobe Acrobat: 17.009.20044 - 17.012.20098, 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30503

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-49.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.