CVE-2024-20734: ZDI-CAN-22516: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC AcroForm Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2024
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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.

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

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-2024-20734?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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