CVE-2023-38229
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 out-of-bounds read 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 this Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38229.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38229?
The severity of CVE-2023-38229 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2023-38229?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38229.
How can CVE-2023-38229 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-38229 requires user interaction in that a victim must open a specially crafted PDF file.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38229?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-38229 at the following link: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB23-30](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.html).
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