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9.8

Adobe Acrobat/Reader could run malicious code

CVE-2019-8048 · published 7 years ago
Summary

Certain older versions of Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Reader DC may contain a memory handling mistake that could let an attacker run any program they choose. This could happen when a specially crafted file is opened. Update to the latest version of Acrobat or Reader to close the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
adobe acrobat_dc >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30499
>= 15.008.20082, < 19.012.20036
>= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30144
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
adobe acrobat_reader_dc >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30499
>= 15.008.20082, < 19.012.20036
>= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30144
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and ...
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
35% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published20 Aug 2019
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-8048 · NVD
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