Adobe.Reader.CVE-2019-7040.Use.After.Free

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted PDF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted PDF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30114
Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30114
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30114
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30114
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30465
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30465
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30465
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30465

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-07.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:high:critical
2019-03-14 14.573 Default_action:pass:drop
2019-02-22 14.559

References

APSB19-07