CVE-2023-21608: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jan 18 2023(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 (and earlier), 22.003.20281 (and earlier) and 20.005.30418 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20282 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20282 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20281 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20281 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30418 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30418 | |
| Adobe Acrobat and Reader | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20282 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20282 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20281 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.003.20281 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30418 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30418 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21608?
The severity of CVE-2023-21608 is critical.
How does CVE-2023-21608 affect Adobe Acrobat and Reader?
CVE-2023-21608 allows for code execution in the context of the current user in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-21608?
Adobe Acrobat and Reader is affected by CVE-2023-21608.
How can I fix CVE-2023-21608?
To fix CVE-2023-21608, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21608?
More information about CVE-2023-21608 can be found at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html.
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