CVE-2020-24430: Acrobat Pro DC Use-After-Free vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability when handling malicious JavaScript. This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24430?
CVE-2020-24430 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24430?
To fix CVE-2020-24430, you should update Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2020-24430?
CVE-2020-24430 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 20.001.30005 and Adobe Acrobat DC versions up to 20.012.20048.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2020-24430?
A use-after-free vulnerability, as seen in CVE-2020-24430, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a flaw in memory management.
Is CVE-2020-24430 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2020-24430 is not specific to any operating system as it affects Adobe products on multiple platforms.