CVE-2024-30280: ZDI-CAN-22867: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC AcroForm Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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-2024-30280?

CVE-2024-30280 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-30280?

To fix CVE-2024-30280, update your Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version as specified in the product announcements.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-30280?

CVE-2024-30280 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 20.005.30574 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-30280?

CVE-2024-30280 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-30280 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2024-30280 by crafting a malicious file that targets the vulnerable versions.

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