CVE-2020-29075: PDF Injection BlackHat Talk
First published: Tue Dec 08 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30180 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.001.30010 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=20.013.20066 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30180 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.001.30010 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=20.013.20066 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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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.
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