CVE-2019-16462

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
5%
Percentile
91.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer error lurking in Adobe Acrobat could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who accidentally spills a drink on a customer's lap while trying to deliver a complex order — a single mistake could lead to a chaotic scene! If exploited, this could allow an attacker to take control of your system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. The consequences could be devastating if sensitive information falls into the wrong hands!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who accidentally spills a drink on a customer's lap while trying to deliver a complex order — a single mistake could lead to a chaotic scene! This buffer error vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader allows for arbitrary code execution when processing specially crafted documents, meaning an attacker could run harmful scripts on your machine without any obstacles.

What to do

If exploited, this could allow an attacker to take control of your system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. The consequences could be devastating if sensitive information falls into the wrong hands! To safeguard against this vulnerability, update to the latest versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader immediately. Remove any older versions that are known to be vulnerable, and consider enabling features that limit malicious content execution. You've got this! Just follow these steps and you'll be one step closer to securing your documents! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04782 · 91.9th percentile
Published
2019-12-19T14:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 14:58Z
    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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