CWE
120
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9704

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 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 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
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9704?

    CVE-2020-9704 has been rated as critical due to its potential for leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9704?

    To fix CVE-2020-9704, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9704?

    CVE-2020-9704 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-9704?

    CVE-2020-9704 is a buffer error vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2020-9704?

    The key risk associated with CVE-2020-9704 is the potential for an attacker to gain control over the affected system through arbitrary code execution.

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