CVE-2023-38230: 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 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.
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-2023-38230?
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.
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38230?
The severity of CVE-2023-38230 is medium, with a severity score of 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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