CVE-2023-44357: ZDI-CAN-21930: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Nov 16 2023(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.006.20360 (and earlier) and 20.005.30524 (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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<23.006.20380 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<23.006.20380 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30539 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<20.005.30539 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-44357?
CVE-2023-44357 is the identifier for the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
How does CVE-2023-44357 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader?
CVE-2023-44357 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.006.20360 (and earlier) and 20.005.30524 (and earlier).
What is the severity of CVE-2023-44357?
The severity of CVE-2023-44357 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-44357?
An attacker can leverage CVE-2023-44357 to perform an out-of-bounds read and potentially disclose sensitive memory.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-44357?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-44357 at the following reference: [Adobe Security Advisory](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-54.htm).
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