CVE-2020-9594: High severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2020-9594?

CVE-2020-9594 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-9594?

To mitigate CVE-2020-9594, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2020-9594?

CVE-2020-9594 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier.

Q: What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-9594?

CVE-2020-9594 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

Q: Can exploiting CVE-2020-9594 lead to serious consequences?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2020-9594 could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising system security.

Published Jun 25, 2020

Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Affected Software

8 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

Event History

Jun 25, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:22 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:22 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9594?

CVE-2020-9594 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9594?

To mitigate CVE-2020-9594, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2020-9594?