CVE-2023-38244: ZDI-CAN-21371: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 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.

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-2023-38244?

CVE-2023-38244 is a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier).

2

How severe is CVE-2023-38244?

CVE-2023-38244 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-38244?

Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38244.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-38244?

CVE-2023-38244 could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory and allow an attacker to bypass mitigations such as ASLR.

5

How can I protect myself from CVE-2023-38244?

To protect yourself from CVE-2023-38244, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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