CVE-2023-44359: ZDI-CAN-21936: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.006.20360 (and earlier) and 20.005.30524 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free 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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
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>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30539
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<20.005.30539

Event History

Nov 16, 2023
CVE Published
09:52 AM
Data Sourced
09:52 AM
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-2023-44359.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-21936: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by this vulnerability?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.006.20360 (and earlier) and 20.005.30524 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44359?

The severity of CVE-2023-44359 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

5

How can I fix the Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability?

To fix the Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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