CVE-2019-7145 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-7145 affecting Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, leading to information disclosure. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations here.
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, 2017.011.30138 and earlier, 2015.006.30495 and earlier, and 2015.006.30493 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2019-7145
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions.
What is CVE-2019-7145?
This CVE identifies an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in various versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information.
The Impact of CVE-2019-7145
Exploiting this vulnerability could result in the disclosure of sensitive information stored in the affected Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-7145
Details about the vulnerability and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read issue in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- Vendor: Adobe
- Vulnerable Versions: 2019.010.20100 and earlier, 2019.010.20099 and earlier, 2017.011.30140 and earlier, 2017.011.30138 and earlier, 2015.006.30495 and earlier, 2015.006.30493 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to read data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory, potentially accessing confidential information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-7145.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
- Monitor official security advisories for any patches or security updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and applications to address known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.