CVE-2023-38226
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 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
| 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 Adobe Acrobat Reader?
The vulnerability ID of Adobe Acrobat Reader is CVE-2023-38226.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38226?
The severity of CVE-2023-38226 is high with a score of 7.8 out of 10.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2023-38226?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, and 20.005.30467 and earlier are affected.
How can CVE-2023-38226 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-38226 requires user interaction.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38226?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-38226 at this link: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.html
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