What is the severity of CVE-2024-20728?

CVE-2024-20728 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20728?

To address CVE-2024-20728, update Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-20728?

CVE-2024-20728 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539 and 23.008.20470 and earlier versions.

Can CVE-2024-20728 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-20728 requires user interaction, as it necessitates the victim to open a malicious PDF file.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20728?

The impact of CVE-2024-20728 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20728

high

7.8

CWE

787

15/2/2024

1/8/2024

CVE-2024-20728: ZDI-CAN-22727: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Feb 15 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=20.001.30005<20.005.30574
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=20.001.30005<20.005.30574
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-07.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-07.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20728?
CVE-2024-20728 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20728?
To address CVE-2024-20728, update Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-20728?
CVE-2024-20728 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539 and 23.008.20470 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2024-20728 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20728 requires user interaction, as it necessitates the victim to open a malicious PDF file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20728?
The impact of CVE-2024-20728 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20728?
CVE-2024-20728 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20728?
To address CVE-2024-20728, update Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-20728?
CVE-2024-20728 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539 and 23.008.20470 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2024-20728 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20728 requires user interaction, as it necessitates the victim to open a malicious PDF file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20728?
The impact of CVE-2024-20728 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.