CVE-2023-26418: ZDI-CAN-20311: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm exportAsFDFStr Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.001.20093 (and earlier) and 20.005.30441 (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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.3005<=20.005.30441
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=23.001.20093
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.3005<=20.005.30441
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=23.001.20093
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 12, 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-2023-26418?

The severity of CVE-2023-26418 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What is the affected software by CVE-2023-26418?

The affected software by CVE-2023-26418 includes Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

3

How does CVE-2023-26418 vulnerability affect Adobe Acrobat Reader?

CVE-2023-26418 vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

4

How can the CVE-2023-26418 vulnerability be exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-26418 requires user interaction where the victim must open a malicious PDF file.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26418 vulnerability?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-26418 vulnerability on the Adobe security advisory page.

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