CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20734: ZDI-CAN-22516: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC AcroForm Use-After-Free Information Disclosure 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 lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20734?

    CVE-2024-20734 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20734?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-20734, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20734?

    CVE-2024-20734 is a Use After Free vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-20734?

    CVE-2024-20734 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30574 and 23.008.20470 and earlier versions.

  • Can CVE-2024-20734 be exploited remotely?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-20734 typically requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious PDF file.

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