CVE-2024-20748: TALOS-2023-1909 - Adobe Acrobat Reader Font avar SegmentMaps out-of-bounds read vulnerability
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 23.008.20470Patch TALOS-2023-1909 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 20.005.30539Patch TALOS-2023-1909
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20748?
CVE-2024-20748 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20748?
To fix CVE-2024-20748, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader to the latest version available, as per the official patch provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-20748?
CVE-2024-20748 affects Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20748?
CVE-2024-20748 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability which can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.
Can CVE-2024-20748 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20748 typically requires user interaction, such as opening a specially crafted document.