CVE-2019-7040

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
5%
Percentile
92.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A classic use after free vulnerability lurks in Adobe Acrobat and Reader! If you’re using versions 2019.010.20069 or earlier, it’s time to pay attention! Think of this like a library that forgets to check if someone has returned a book before letting others borrow it. Without proper checks, someone could end up borrowing a book that’s already gone – with some really dangerous consequences! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on your machine, which is absolutely devastating! This means they could take over your system, steal sensitive information, or even wreak havoc on your files. Your digital fortress could crumble!

Put simply

Think of this like a library that forgets to check if someone has returned a book before letting others borrow it. Without proper checks, someone could end up borrowing a book that’s already gone – with some really dangerous consequences! This vulnerability in Adobe products arises from improper handling of memory, allowing attackers to execute their code after memory has already been freed. Essentially, it can lead to unpredictable behaviors in the affected software, potentially giving the attacker full control.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on your machine, which is absolutely devastating! This means they could take over your system, steal sensitive information, or even wreak havoc on your files. Your digital fortress could crumble! To safeguard yourself, upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available. Check your installed version regularly, and apply any security patches released by Adobe as soon as possible. Don't wait for an exploit to surface! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be securing your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05453 · 92.7th percentile
Published
2019-05-24T18:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAY 18:13Z
    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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