CVE-2020-9722: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2020-9722?

CVE-2020-9722 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-9722?

To fix CVE-2020-9722, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2020-9722?

Versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader up to 2020.009.20074 and earlier, as well as earlier versions 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171, and 2015.006.30523, are affected by CVE-2020-9722.

Q: Can CVE-2020-9722 affect both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader?

Yes, CVE-2020-9722 affects both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader applications.

Q: What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-9722 represent?

CVE-2020-9722 represents a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Published 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 .

Affected Software

10 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

Event History

Aug 19, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:14 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:14 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9722?

CVE-2020-9722 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9722?

To fix CVE-2020-9722, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2020-9722?

Versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader up to 2020.009.20074 and earlier, as well as earlier versions 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171, and 2015.006.30523, are affected by CVE-2020-9722.

Can CVE-2020-9722 affect both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader?

Yes, CVE-2020-9722 affects both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader applications.

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-9722 represent?