CVE-2023-29320: ZDI-CAN-20712: Adobe Acrobat Blacklist Bypass Design flaw
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 Violation of Secure Design Principles vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by bypassing the API blacklisting feature. 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-2023-29320.
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-2023-29320?
The severity of CVE-2023-29320 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does this vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader allow arbitrary code execution?
This vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader allows arbitrary code execution by bypassing the API blacklisting feature.
How can I fix the CVE-2023-29320 vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader?
To fix the CVE-2023-29320 vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, it is recommended to update to a version that is not vulnerable.
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