Vulnerability identifier: #VU23526
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference when processing PDF content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 17.011.30148 - 17.011.30152, 15.006.30503 - 15.006.30505
Adobe Reader: 2019.008.20071 - 2019.021.20056, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.011.30152, 2015.006.30505
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-55.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.