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

Published May 23, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.007.20033<24.002.20759
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.007.20033<24.002.20759
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30002<20.005.30635
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30635
Apple macOS
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30002<20.005.30636
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30636
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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