CVE-2018-19702

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier version…

published January 18, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An out-of-bounds write vulnerability lurks in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, potentially paving the way for arbitrary code execution! Think of it like a chef who accidentally creates a recipe that spills ingredients all over the kitchen — one wrong measurement, and you could end up with a mess that causes a real disaster! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your machine, leading to total control over your system. Your sensitive data could be at risk, and the fallout could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who accidentally creates a recipe that spills ingredients all over the kitchen — one wrong measurement, and you could end up with a mess that causes a real disaster! This out-of-bounds write flaw occurs when the application mismanages memory allocations, allowing attackers to write code outside the intended memory bounds, which could be leveraged for arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your machine, leading to total control over your system. Your sensitive data could be at risk, and the fallout could be absolutely devastating! Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version immediately to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates, and consider implementing stricter permissions to limit potential damage. You've got this! Stay vigilant and ensure your software is up to date to keep those vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05640 · 92.9th percentile
Published
2019-01-18T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JAN 17:00Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier version…
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