CVE-2020-3742: Critical severity Adobe Acrobat DC vulnerability
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 .
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat and Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2019.021.20061 - Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat and Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2017.011.30156 - Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat and Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2015.006.30508
Event History
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.