7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-39422: ZDI-CAN-24090: New Vulnerability Report - Use-after-free remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

First published: Wed Aug 14 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, 24.002.20964, 24.001.30123 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<20.005.30655
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=24.001.20604<24.001.30159
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<24.002.21005
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.3005<20.005.30655
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<24.002.21005
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-39422?

    The severity of CVE-2024-39422 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39422?

    To fix CVE-2024-39422, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-39422?

    Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, 24.002.20964, 24.001.30123, and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-39422.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-39422?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-39422 requires user interaction.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-39422?

    CVE-2024-39422 affects Adobe Acrobat products but does not include vulnerabilities on systems like Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows itself.

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