CVE-2024-20735: TALOS-2023-1905 - Adobe Acrobat Reader Font CPAL numColorRecords out-of-bounds read 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 read 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

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 20.005.30539Patch TALOS-2023-1905
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 23.008.20470Patch TALOS-2023-1905

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-2024-20735?

CVE-2024-20735 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive data disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20735?

To fix CVE-2024-20735, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-20735?

CVE-2024-20735 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier.

4

Is CVE-2024-20735 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20735 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious PDF file.

5

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-20735?

CVE-2024-20735 affects Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader on both Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms.

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