CVE-2019-8196

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and…

published October 17, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An untrusted pointer dereference just might let attackers pull some sneaky moves! This vulnerability lurks in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2019.012.20040 and earlier — and it’s surprisingly easy to exploit. 🔥 Think of it like a chef who blindly follows a recipe without checking if the ingredients are safe. If they don’t double-check their supply, they might accidentally mix in something harmful! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system. Imagine an intruder slipping in through the kitchen door and doing whatever they please — accessing your data, modifying files, or worse!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who blindly follows a recipe without checking if the ingredients are safe. If they don’t double-check their supply, they might accidentally mix in something harmful! This untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability can occur in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, allowing an attacker to manipulate memory allocation and inject malicious code during a document opening. It’s a precarious situation that can lead straight to arbitrary code execution without proper validation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system. Imagine an intruder slipping in through the kitchen door and doing whatever they please — accessing your data, modifying files, or worse! To safeguard your system, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions immediately. Stay vigilant by implementing strict permissions on your documents and monitoring for any unusual activity. 🛡️ You've got this! Patch up those vulnerabilities and keep your digital fortress secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22886 · 97.7th percentile
Published
2019-10-17T20:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 20:22Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and…
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