CVE-2019-7053 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2019-7053

An information disclosure risk is present in Adobe Acrobat and Reader due to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-7053?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Successful exploitation may result in the disclosure of sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7053

Successful exploitation could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored in the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7053

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier are susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for an out-of-bounds read, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Vendor: Adobe
Vulnerable Versions: 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier, 2015.006.30464 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to read beyond the allocated memory, accessing sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version.
Monitor vendor security advisories for patches. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent exploitation.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and email security.
Consider using alternative PDF readers if necessary.

Patching and Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Ensure all systems are updated to the patched versions.