CVE-2020-24438: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AVDocumentLocal Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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 use-after-free vulnerability that could result in a memory address leak. 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 | ||
| 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-2020-24438?
CVE-2020-24438 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory address leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24438?
To resolve CVE-2020-24438, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and Acrobat DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2020-24438?
CVE-2020-24438 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 20.001.30005 and Acrobat DC versions up to 20.012.20048 and 17.011.30175.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24438?
CVE-2020-24438 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to memory address leaks.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-24438?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2020-24438 requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
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