HTTP: Adobe Acrobat and Reader CVE-2019-8161 Remote Code Execution

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

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

References

CVE: CVE-2019-8161

URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-49.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2019-8161-CE

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat and Reader CVE-2019-8161 Remote Code Execution

Extended Description

References

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