CVE-2020-9699: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability

Published Aug 19, 2020
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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 .

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30523
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=20.009.20074
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30171
Adobe Acrobat DC=20.001.30002
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30523
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=20.009.20074
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30171
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC=20.001.30002
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9699?

CVE-2020-9699 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9699?

To fix CVE-2020-9699, update your Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9699?

CVE-2020-9699 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier.

4

What types of issues does CVE-2020-9699 cause?

CVE-2020-9699 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to run malicious code on the user's system.

5

Is my system at risk for CVE-2020-9699 if I use Adobe Acrobat on Windows or macOS?

Yes, systems running affected versions of Adobe Acrobat or Reader on both Windows and macOS are at risk for CVE-2020-9699.

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