CVE-2020-9706: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC updateFeed Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 19 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9706?
The severity of CVE-2020-9706 is medium, with a severity value of 3.3.
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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