CVE-2020-24434: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF Export Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exporting of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24434?
CVE-2020-24434 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
How can the CVE-2020-24434 vulnerability be exploited?
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-24434?
Adobe Acrobat versions 20.001.30005, 17.011.30175, and 20.012.20048 are affected by CVE-2020-24434.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-24434?
The severity level of CVE-2020-24434 is medium, with a CVSS score of 3.3.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-24434 vulnerability?
Update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe to fix the CVE-2020-24434 vulnerability.