CVE-2020-9715: Adobe Acrobat Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 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 use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Other sources

Adobe Acrobat contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution

CISA

Affected Software

21 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
Adobe Acrobat
All of the following
Any of the following
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
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 12, 2020
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 13, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·09:35 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:37 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9715?

The severity of CVE-2020-9715 is critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9715?

To fix CVE-2020-9715, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9715?

CVE-2020-9715 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

Can CVE-2020-9715 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-9715 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

What types of software are impacted by CVE-2020-9715?

CVE-2020-9715 impacts both Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC across multiple versions.

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