CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9615: Race Condition

First published: Thu 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 a race condition vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security feature bypass.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
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
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9615?

    CVE-2020-9615 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow a security feature bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9615?

    Updating Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions will mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2020-9615.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2020-9615?

    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2020.006.20042, 2017.011.30166, and 2015.006.30518 are affected by CVE-2020-9615.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-9615?

    CVE-2020-9615 is a race condition vulnerability that could lead to a security feature bypass.

  • Can CVE-2020-9615 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2020-9615 can occur through crafted files, potentially allowing for unauthorized access or privilege escalation.

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