CVE-2020-24437: Acrobat Reader DC Use-After-Free Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution
First published: Tue Nov 03 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 use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of Format event actions that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. 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 Dc | <=17.011.30175 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | <=20.012.20048 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.001.30005 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=17.011.30175 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=20.012.20048 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24437?
CVE-2020-24437 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 and earlier, 2020.001.30005 and earlier, and 2017.011.30175 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2020-24437?
CVE-2020-24437 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-24437?
CVE-2020-24437 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 2020.012.20048 and earlier, 2020.001.30005 and earlier, and 2017.011.30175 and earlier.
How can CVE-2020-24437 be exploited?
CVE-2020-24437 can be exploited through the processing of Format event actions, allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24437?
More information about CVE-2020-24437 can be found on the Adobe Security Bulletin (APSB20-67) and Talos Intelligence vulnerability report (TALOS-2020-1156).
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