CVE-2019-16453

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.021.20056 and earlier, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, 2017.011.30155 and earlier version, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, and…

published December 19, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Acrobat and Reader have a sneaky vulnerability that's like leaving a garden gate wide open—anyone could stroll in and cause chaos! 🌪️ Think of it like a VIP event with a guest list that’s never checked. If security doesn’t verify who’s on the list, anyone could cut in line and take the mic! This could lead to arbitrary code execution, meaning an attacker could run any command they want within your system. If you’re on an outdated version, it’s like inviting a thief right through your front door.

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP event with a guest list that’s never checked. If security doesn’t verify who’s on the list, anyone could cut in line and take the mic! This security bypass vulnerability affects specific versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, allowing attackers to exploit it and execute arbitrary code without proper authentication checks.

What to do

This could lead to arbitrary code execution, meaning an attacker could run any command they want within your system. If you’re on an outdated version, it’s like inviting a thief right through your front door. Update to the latest versions: 2019.021.20058 or later, 2017.011.30155 or later, and 2015.006.30506 or later. Regularly check for security updates to keep your system fortified against threats. You've got this! A quick update can seal that gate for good! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06009 · 93.3th percentile
Published
2019-12-19T14:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 14:47Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.021.20056 and earlier, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, 2017.011.30155 and earlier version, 2017.011.30152 and earlier, and…
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