CVE-2019-7813 : Security Advisory and Response

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-2019-7813

There is a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions that could potentially result in the unauthorized reading of data and information disclosure.

What is CVE-2019-7813?

CVE-2019-7813 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions that allows unauthorized access to data, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7813

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to read data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory, potentially resulting in the unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7813

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized reading of data beyond the allocated memory boundaries.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20099 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30140 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30138 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30495 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30493 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to read data beyond the allocated memory, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest patched versions.
Monitor official security advisories from Adobe for any further updates. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update software and applications to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and potential security risks.
Consider using additional security tools such as intrusion detection systems.
Backup critical data regularly to mitigate the impact of potential security breaches.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Acrobat and Reader are updated to the latest versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation.