CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-3742

First published: Thu Feb 13 2020(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-3742?

    CVE-2020-3742 has a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-3742?

    To fix CVE-2020-3742, update Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to the latest version available.

  • Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2020-3742?

    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-3742.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-3742?

    CVE-2020-3742 is identified as a heap overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2020-3742 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2020-3742 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which may be exploited remotely.

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