CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-9715: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC ESObject Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 an use-after-free 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
Adobe Acrobat DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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