CVE-2020-24428: Acrobat Reader DC for macOS Race Condition Vulnerability Could Lead to Privilege Escalation
First published: Thu Nov 05 2020(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) for macOS are affected by a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability that could result in local privilege escalation. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.001.30005 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=17.011.30175 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=20.012.20048 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.001.30005 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=17.011.30175 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.012.20048 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24428?
CVE-2020-24428 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24428?
To fix CVE-2020-24428, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version released after the vulnerability was identified.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2020-24428?
CVE-2020-24428 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 20.001.30005 and 20.012.20048, as well as Adobe Acrobat DC up to 17.011.30175.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24428?
CVE-2020-24428 is classified as a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-24428 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-24428 must be exploited locally, meaning an attacker needs access to the affected machine.
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