CVE-2019-8013 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier have a use after free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-8013

A vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions that could allow arbitrary code execution.

What is CVE-2019-8013?

A use after free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, and 2015.006.30497 and earlier.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8013

Successful exploitation may result in arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8013

Details of the vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

Vulnerability Description

A use after free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30142 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30497 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Ways to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-8013 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version.
Apply security patches provided by Adobe.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement security best practices to prevent exploitation.

Patching and Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address the vulnerability in affected versions.