CVE-2020-3805: Use After Free

Published Mar 25, 2020
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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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2020.006.20034
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2017.011.30158
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2015.006.30510

Event History

Mar 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3805?

CVE-2020-3805 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-3805?

To fix CVE-2020-3805, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-3805?

The impact of CVE-2020-3805 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain control over affected systems.

4

Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2020-3805?

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20034 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, and 2015.006.30510 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-3805.

5

Is CVE-2020-3805 a remote code execution vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2020-3805 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.

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