CVE-2023-21613: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 (and earlier), 22.003.20281 (and earlier) and 20.005.30418 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30418
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30418

Event History

Jan 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21613?

The severity of CVE-2023-21613 is rated as important due to the potential for sensitive memory disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21613?

To fix CVE-2023-21613, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 22.003.20282 or 20.005.30418.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2023-21613?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 and earlier, and 20.005.30418 and earlier are affected by CVE-2023-21613.

4

Can I use older versions of Adobe Acrobat after CVE-2023-21613 is disclosed?

It is not recommended to use older versions of Adobe Acrobat after CVE-2023-21613 is disclosed due to the vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2023-21613 relevant for both Windows and macOS users?

CVE-2023-21613 is relevant for all users of affected Adobe Acrobat Reader versions on both Windows and macOS.

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