CVE-2019-8182 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2019-8182

There is a vulnerability in earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader that could potentially disclose sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-8182?

Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503
Exploitable to read information beyond intended boundaries
May result in the disclosure of sensitive data

The Impact of CVE-2019-8182

Potential disclosure of sensitive information due to out-of-bounds read vulnerability

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8182

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Exploitable to read information beyond intended boundaries

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20040 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30148 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30503 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version
Monitor security advisories from Adobe Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update software and applications
Implement security best practices to protect sensitive information
Conduct security assessments and audits

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Adobe to address the vulnerability