What is the severity of CVE-2020-3762?

CVE-2020-3762 is considered a critical privilege escalation vulnerability that affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3762?

To fix CVE-2020-3762, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

What could happen if CVE-2020-3762 is exploited?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2020-3762 could lead to arbitrary file system write access, potentially allowing unauthorized changes to files.

Are there any operating systems impacted by CVE-2020-3762?

CVE-2020-3762 impacts the applications on systems running Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, but these operating systems themselves are not vulnerable.

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CVE-2020-3762

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13/2/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-3762

Q: Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2020-3762?

CVE-2020-3762 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier.

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 privilege escalation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file system write.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3762?
CVE-2020-3762 is considered a critical privilege escalation vulnerability that affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3762?
To fix CVE-2020-3762, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2020-3762?
CVE-2020-3762 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2020-3762 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2020-3762 could lead to arbitrary file system write access, potentially allowing unauthorized changes to files.
Are there any operating systems impacted by CVE-2020-3762?
CVE-2020-3762 impacts the applications on systems running Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, but these operating systems themselves are not vulnerable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3762?
CVE-2020-3762 is considered a critical privilege escalation vulnerability that affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3762?
To fix CVE-2020-3762, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2020-3762?
CVE-2020-3762 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2020-3762 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2020-3762 could lead to arbitrary file system write access, potentially allowing unauthorized changes to files.
Are there any operating systems impacted by CVE-2020-3762?
CVE-2020-3762 impacts the applications on systems running Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, but these operating systems themselves are not vulnerable.