CVE-2023-38223
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 Access of Uninitialized Pointer 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
| 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 of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-38223.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38223?
The severity of CVE-2023-38223 is high (7.8).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38223?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38223.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2023-38223 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-38223 requires user interaction, where a victim must open a specially crafted PDF file.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2023-38223?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2023-38223.
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