CVE-2019-7020

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier…

published May 24, 2019

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

⚠️ A buffer error lurking in Adobe Acrobat and Reader? That's right! Versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier are vulnerable, and it could let an attacker run arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant that serves meals without checking for allergies — one wrong ingredient could lead to a disastrous outcome. Similarly, this buffer error allows an attacker to slip in malicious code that the system blindly executes, causing chaos! If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to take control of your system, running any code they desire. This means they could access sensitive information, manipulate files, or even install malware, putting your entire environment at risk!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that serves meals without checking for allergies — one wrong ingredient could lead to a disastrous outcome. Similarly, this buffer error allows an attacker to slip in malicious code that the system blindly executes, causing chaos! The vulnerability arises from improper handling of buffer errors in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted input. This exploit can occur on affected versions prior to 2019.010.20069, 2017.011.30113, and 2015.006.30464.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to take control of your system, running any code they desire. This means they could access sensitive information, manipulate files, or even install malware, putting your entire environment at risk! To secure your system, make sure to update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version. Regularly check for updates and consider enabling automatic updates to avoid missing critical security patches. You've got this! Stay vigilant, apply those updates, and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05601 · 92.9th percentile
Published
2019-05-24T17:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAY 17:54Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier…
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