CVE-2020-3763
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 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-2020-3763?
CVE-2020-3763 has been classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3763?
To mitigate CVE-2020-3763, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available from Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2020-3763?
CVE-2020-3763 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-3763?
CVE-2020-3763 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the file system.
Can CVE-2020-3763 affect MacOS and Windows users?
CVE-2020-3763 specifically targets Adobe Acrobat and Reader, but the underlying operating systems MacOS and Windows themselves are not directly vulnerable.
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