CVE-2024-30305: ZDI-CAN-23043: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 2, 2024
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Updated

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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

6 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30002<20.005.30574
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.007.20033<23.008.20533
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30574
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.007.20033<23.008.20533
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30305?

CVE-2024-30305 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-30305?

To mitigate CVE-2024-30305, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions available.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-30305?

CVE-2024-30305 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30539 and 23.008.20470, among others.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-30305?

CVE-2024-30305 is a Use After Free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

What do I need to do to exploit CVE-2024-30305?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-30305 requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious PDF file.

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