HTTP: Adobe Reader CVE-2019-7819 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2019.010.20098 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

References

CVE: CVE-2019-7819

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2019-7819-CE

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Reader CVE-2019-7819 Remote Code Execution

Extended Description

References

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