CVE-2019-7783

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, 2017.011.30138 and earlier…

published May 22, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A classic case of use-after-free lurking in Adobe Acrobat could let attackers run any code they want — talk about a digital open house! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that forgets to lock the back door after closing. Anyone can just walk in and take over the kitchen — or in this case, your system — without any troubles! If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to gain complete control over your affected device. That means they could steal sensitive information, spread malware, or even manipulate files while you’re none the wiser. Talk about an unwelcome guest!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that forgets to lock the back door after closing. Anyone can just walk in and take over the kitchen — or in this case, your system — without any troubles! CVE-2019-7783 is a use after free vulnerability found in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. This flaw occurs when the software tries to access memory that has already been freed, which can lead to arbitrary code execution if an attacker crafts a specific set of operations.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to gain complete control over your affected device. That means they could steal sensitive information, spread malware, or even manipulate files while you’re none the wiser. Talk about an unwelcome guest! To protect yourself, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version immediately. Ensure you’re running versions 2019.010.20101 or later, or 2017.011.30141 or later. Regular updates are key to keeping your system secure! You're a security hero for tackling this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses up in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06525 · 93.8th percentile
Published
2019-05-22T13:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAY 13:48Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, 2017.011.30138 and earlier…
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