CWE
120
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9698

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 a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9698?

    CVE-2020-9698 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9698?

    To fix CVE-2020-9698, upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9698?

    CVE-2020-9698 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, as well as several earlier versions.

  • What platforms are impacted by CVE-2020-9698?

    CVE-2020-9698 impacts users on Adobe Acrobat and Reader software, and is not specific to any operating system.

  • Can CVE-2020-9698 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-9698 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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