CVE-2023-38245: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC ActiveX Control (AxAcroPDFLib.AxAcroPDF) src NTLMv2 SSO Hash Theft 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 Information Disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain NTLMv2 credentials. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a maliciously crafted Microsoft Office file, or visit an attacker controlled web page.

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 the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability is CVE-2023-38245.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-38245?

The severity level of CVE-2023-38245 is medium.

3

How does the vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) affect the software?

The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader allows an unauthenticated attacker to obtain NTLMv2 credentials.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38245?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38245.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38245?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38245 on the Adobe security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.html

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