7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20731: TALOS-2023-1901 - Adobe Acrobat Reader FileAttachment PDAnnot destroy use-after-free vulnerability

First published: Thu Feb 15 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<23.008.20533
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=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 Notification Manager>=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-2024-20731?

    CVE-2024-20731 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows for potential arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20731?

    To resolve CVE-2024-20731, update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-20731?

    Versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier of Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2024-20731.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20731?

    CVE-2024-20731 is a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20731?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-20731 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious document.

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