CVE-2024-34099: ZDI-CAN-XXXX: [Pwn2Own] Acrobat sandbox bypass part 2 of 2

Published May 15, 2024
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Updated

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control 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 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34099?

CVE-2024-34099 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34099?

To fix CVE-2024-34099, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 20.005.30636 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-34099?

CVE-2024-34099 is caused by improper access control, allowing for unintended execution of code.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-34099?

Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736, and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-34099.

5

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2024-34099?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-34099 requires user interaction to open a specially crafted file.

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