7.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20730: TALOS-2023-1906 - Adobe Acrobat Reader Font CPAL integer overflow vulnerability

First published: Thu Feb 15 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier are affected by an Integer Overflow or Wraparound 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Any of
Apple iOS and 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 iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20730?

    CVE-2024-20730 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20730?

    To fix CVE-2024-20730, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2024-20730?

    CVE-2024-20730 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30574 and 23.008.20470, and earlier versions.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2024-20730?

    CVE-2024-20730 is characterized as an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability.

  • What user interaction is required for CVE-2024-20730 exploitation?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-20730 requires that the victim interacts with the malicious document.

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