CVE-2020-24435: Acrobat Reader DC Heap-based Buffer Overflow Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution
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) are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the submitForm function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .pdf file in Acrobat Reader.
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-2020-24435?
CVE-2020-24435 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24435?
To fix CVE-2020-24435, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2020-24435?
CVE-2020-24435 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 and earlier, Adobe Acrobat DC versions 2020.001.30005 and earlier, and 2017.011.30175 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24435?
CVE-2020-24435 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the submitForm function.
Does CVE-2020-24435 affect files submitted via Acrobat forms?
Yes, CVE-2020-24435 can potentially be exploited through crafted PDF files submitted via Acrobat forms.
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