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9.8

Adobe Acrobat/Reader may let attackers run code

CVE-2019-8211 · published 7 years ago
Summary

Versions of Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Reader DC up to the listed releases can be tricked into executing code that an attacker supplies. This could allow someone to take control of the computer running the program. Update to the latest Adobe releases or apply the provided security patch as soon as possible.

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, < 15.006.30504
>= 15.008.20082, < 19.021.20047
>= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30150
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
adobe acrobat_reader_dc >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30504
>= 15.008.20082, < 19.021.20047
>= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30150
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier have an use after ...
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier have an use after free 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
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published17 Oct 2019
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-8211 · NVD
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