CVE-2020-3801: Use After Free

Q: 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.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-3801?

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

Q: 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.

Q: Can CVE-2020-3801 be exploited remotely?

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

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-3801?

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

Published 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 .

Affected Software

16 affected components

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30518

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<20.006.20042

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30166

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30518

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<20.006.20042

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30166

Apple macOS

Microsoft Windows

All of the following

Any of the following

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30518

Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<20.006.20042

Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30166

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30518

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<20.006.20042

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<17.011.30166

Any of the following

Apple macOS

Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 25, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:15 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:15 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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?