7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-30279: ZDI-CAN-22887: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC JPEG2000 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu May 23 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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>=15.007.20033<24.002.20759
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.007.20033<24.002.20759
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30635
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30635
Apple iOS and macOS
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30636
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30636
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-30279?

    The severity of CVE-2024-30279 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-30279?

    To fix CVE-2024-30279, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-30279?

    CVE-2024-30279 affects Adobe Acrobat versions up to 20.005.30574 and 24.002.20736.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-30279?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-30279 requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-30279?

    CVE-2024-30279 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat on Windows and macOS systems.

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