CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-3801: Use After Free

First published: Wed Mar 25 2020(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20034 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2015.006.30510 and earlier, and 2015.006.30510 and earlier have a use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<15.006.30518
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<20.006.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<17.011.30166
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.006.30060<15.006.30518
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.008.20082<20.006.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<17.011.30166
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-3801?

    CVE-2020-3801 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-3801?

    To fix CVE-2020-3801, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2020-3801?

    CVE-2020-3801 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions earlier than 2020.006.20034, 2017.011.30158, and 2015.006.30510.

  • Can CVE-2020-3801 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-3801 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-3801?

    CVE-2020-3801 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.

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