CVE-2019-8237
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CVE-2019-8237 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have an insufficiently robust encryption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security feature bypass.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have an insufficiently robust encryption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security feature bypass.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30499 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 19.012.20036 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30144 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30499 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 19.012.20036 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30144 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-41.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-41.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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