CVE-2020-9701: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader dc vulnerability
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 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9701?
CVE-2020-9701 has a severe impact as successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-9701?
CVE-2020-9701 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, as well as version 20.001.30002 and earlier, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9701?
To fix CVE-2020-9701, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-9701?
CVE-2020-9701 is classified as a buffer error vulnerability.
What could be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2020-9701?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-9701 could result in an attacker being able to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.