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CVE-2019-16470: 
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2019.021.20056 and earlier are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-16470. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in September 2019, affecting various versions of Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC in both classic and continuous release tracks (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) and Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) issue. It received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The high CVSS score indicates potential severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in their security bulletin APSB19-55. Users are advised to update their Adobe Acrobat and Reader installations to versions newer than 2019.021.20056 (Adobe Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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