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

Published Feb 15, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<20.005.30574
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<20.005.30574
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 23.008.20470Patch ZDI-CAN-22727
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.005.30539Patch ZDI-CAN-22727

Event History

Feb 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20728?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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