CVE-2023-38228: Use After Free
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 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.
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 CVE-2023-38228?
CVE-2023-38228 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-38228?
CVE-2023-38228 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2023-38228?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38228.
How can CVE-2023-38228 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2023-38228 requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious PDF file.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2023-38228?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2023-38228.
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