CVE-2024-39425: Security vulnerability in AdobeARMHelper

Published Aug 14, 2024
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Updated

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, 24.002.20964, 24.001.30123 and earlier are affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation. Exploitation of this issue require local low-privilege access to the affected system and attack complexity is high.

Affected Software

7 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<20.005.30655
Adobe Acrobat>=24.001.20604<24.001.30159
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<24.002.21005
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.3005<20.005.30655
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<24.002.21005
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39425?

CVE-2024-39425 has a high-severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39425?

To fix CVE-2024-39425, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 20.005.30655 or later, or 24.001.30159 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-39425?

CVE-2024-39425 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30636 and 24.002.20965, among others.

4

Can CVE-2024-39425 be exploited remotely?

No, exploitation of CVE-2024-39425 requires local low-privilege access to the system.

5

What is a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) vulnerability like CVE-2024-39425?

A Time-of-check Time-of-use vulnerability, such as CVE-2024-39425, occurs when a system checks a condition before performing an action, allowing an attacker to exploit the window of opportunity between the two events.

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