7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-39424: ZDI-CAN-24309: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-39424?

    CVE-2024-39424 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39424?

    The fix for CVE-2024-39424 involves updating Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2024-39424?

    CVE-2024-39424 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, 24.002.20964, 24.001.30123 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-39424?

    CVE-2024-39424 is a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • Does CVE-2024-39424 require user interaction to exploit?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-39424 requires user interaction.

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