CVE-2019-8238

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier; 2019.010.20099 and earlier versions; 2017.011.30140 and earlier version; 2017.011.30138 and earlier version; 2015.006.30495 and earlier versions; 2015.006.30493 and earlier versions have a Path Traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Information Disclosure in the context of the current user.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.21% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8238?
CVE-2019-8238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8238?
To fix CVE-2019-8238, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8238 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8238 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8238?
CVE-2019-8238 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
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