CVE-2023-38248: ZDI-CAN-21494: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC PDF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38248.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38248?
The severity of CVE-2023-38248 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited through an out-of-bounds read that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.
Are there any mitigations for this vulnerability?
Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) can be an effective mitigation to bypass mitigations such as ASLR.