Vulnerability identifier: #VU17521
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, bypass implemented security restrictions and compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Reader: 2019.008.20071 - 2019.010.20069, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30464
Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30464, 17.008.30051 - 17.011.30105
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-07.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.