high
7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-9694: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC JPEG2000 Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 19 2020(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30523
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<=20.009.20074
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30171
Adobe Acrobat=20.001.30002
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30523
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=20.009.20074
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30171
Adobe Acrobat Reader=20.001.30002
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9694?

    CVE-2020-9694 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9694?

    To address CVE-2020-9694, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2020-9694?

    Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, and various earlier versions of 2020, 2017, and 2015.

  • Can CVE-2020-9694 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-9694 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-9694?

    Exploitation of CVE-2020-9694 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the victim's system.

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