CVE-2020-9706: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC removeFeed Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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 an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the removeFeed method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the updateFeed method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
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·01:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:08 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Pro DC vulnerability is CVE-2020-9706.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Adobe Acrobat Pro DC updateFeed Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9706?

The severity of CVE-2020-9706 is medium, with a severity value of 3.3.

5

Are there any references available for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find references for this vulnerability at the following links: [Adobe Security Bulletin](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html), [Zero Day Initiative Advisory 1](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-987/), [Zero Day Initiative Advisory 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-988/).

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