CVE-2023-29299: Adobe Acrobat Reader Untrusted Search Path Application denial-of-service
First published: Thu Aug 10 2023(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to Application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability if the default PowerShell Set-ExecutionPolicy is set to Unrestricted, making the attack complexity high. 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<23.003.20269 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<23.003.20269 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30516.10516 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<20.005.30516.10516 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<20.005.30514.10514 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<20.005.30514.10514 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability is CVE-2023-29299.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29299?
The severity of CVE-2023-29299 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.7.
What is the impact of the Untrusted Search Path vulnerability?
The Untrusted Search Path vulnerability could lead to application denial-of-service.
How can I fix this vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader?
To fix this vulnerability, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
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