Is CVE-2019-8044 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2019-8044, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-8044 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-8044 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8044?

CVE-2019-8044 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2019-8044

CWE-415Published: August 20, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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 double free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8044 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2019-8044. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.