CVE-2023-26369: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 13 2023(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20284 (and earlier), 20.005.30516 (and earlier) and 20.005.30514 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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 psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.3005<20.005.30524 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.007.20033<23.006.20320 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.3005<20.005.30524 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.007.20033<23.006.20320 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat and Reader | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.3005<20.005.30524 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.007.20033<23.006.20320 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.3005<20.005.30524 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.007.20033<23.006.20320 | |
| 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 vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat and Reader out-of-bounds write vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat and Reader out-of-bounds write vulnerability is CVE-2023-26369.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by this vulnerability?
The versions affected by this vulnerability are Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20284 (and earlier), 20.005.30516 (and earlier), and 20.005.30514 (and earlier).
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26369?
The severity of CVE-2023-26369 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following link: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-34.html
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