Adobe Acrobat Reader out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 2015.006.30498/2017.011.30143/2019.012.20035. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-8100. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 2015.006.30498/2017.011.30143/2019.012.20035 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was released 08/13/2019 as APSB19-41 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8100 since 02/12/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/28/2020).

Upgrading to version 2015.006.30499, 2017.011.30144 or 2019.012.20036 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-134801, VDB-140151, VDB-140152 and VDB-140153. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 2015.006.30499/2017.011.30144/2019.012.20036

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08/13/2019 +182 days 🔍
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08/16/2019 +3 days 🔍
07/28/2020 +347 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB19-41
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-8100 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140176
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2019 06:54
Updated: 07/28/2020 17:58
Changes: 08/16/2019 06:54 (63), 07/28/2020 17:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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