CVE-2023-38230: ZDI-CAN-21318: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2023
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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 lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30516.10516
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<20.005.30516.10516
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<20.005.30514.10514
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<20.005.30514.10514

Event History

Aug 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38230?

CVE-2023-38230 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 disclosure of sensitive memory.

2

How does CVE-2023-38230 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader?

CVE-2023-38230 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) by exploiting a Use-After-Free vulnerability, allowing an attacker to bypass mitigations such as ASLR.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-38230?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-38230 by leveraging the Use-After-Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive memory.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38230?

The severity of CVE-2023-38230 is medium, with a severity score of 5.5.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-38230?

Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address the CVE-2023-38230 vulnerability. It is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

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