CVE-2020-29075: PDF Injection BlackHat Talk
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.013.20066 (and earlier), 2020.001.30010 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30180 (and earlier) are affected by an information exposure vulnerability, that could enable an attacker to get a DNS interaction and track if the user has opened or closed a PDF file when loaded from the filesystem without a prompt. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-29075?
CVE-2020-29075 is classified as an information exposure vulnerability that can potentially allow an attacker to track user interaction with PDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29075?
To mitigate CVE-2020-29075, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version above 2020.013.20066 or follow Adobe's security recommendations.
What versions of Acrobat are affected by CVE-2020-29075?
CVE-2020-29075 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.013.20066 and earlier, 2020.001.30010 and earlier, and 2017.011.30180 and earlier.
Can CVE-2020-29075 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-29075 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker to gain unauthorized information about a user's interaction with PDF files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-29075?
While updating is the best solution for CVE-2020-29075, users can minimize risk by not opening untrusted PDF files until they apply the latest patches.