CVE-2023-38246
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 Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. 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-2023-38246?
CVE-2023-38246 is an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, and 20.005.30467 and earlier, that could result in arbitrary code execution.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38246?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, and 20.005.30467 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2023-38246.
How severe is CVE-2023-38246?
CVE-2023-38246 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
How can CVE-2023-38246 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-38246 requires user interaction in the form of opening a specially crafted PDF file.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38246?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-38246 at the following URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.html
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