CVE-2023-38236
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 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-2023-38236?
CVE-2023-38236 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, and 20.005.30467 and earlier.
How does CVE-2023-38236 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader?
CVE-2023-38236 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, and 20.005.30467 and earlier, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive memory.
Can CVE-2023-38236 be used to bypass mitigations such as ASLR?
Yes, an attacker could leverage CVE-2023-38236 to bypass mitigations such as ASLR.
How can I fix CVE-2023-38236?
To fix CVE-2023-38236, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to versions 23.003.20269 or later, or 20.005.30516.10516 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38236?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-38236 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB23-30.
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