CVE-2019-8048
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
34.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-08-20
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-47273
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8048?
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2019.012.20035 and earlier, 2017.011.30142 and earlier, 2017.011.30143 and earlier, 2015.006.30497 and earlier, and 2015.006.30498 and earlier have a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Is CVE-2019-8048 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-8048 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 34.6% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8048?
CVE-2019-8048 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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