#VU23529 Security restrictions bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2019-16453

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23529

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16453

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error, related to implemented security restrictions. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30503 - 15.006.30505, 17.011.30148 - 17.011.30152, 19.008.20071, 19.008.20080, 19.008.20081, 19.010.20064, 19.010.20069, 19.010.20091, 19.010.20098, 19.010.20100, 19.012.20034, 19.012.20035, 19.012.20036, 19.012.20040, 19.021.20047, 19.021.20056

Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20056

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-55.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.