CVE-2024-41833: ZDI-CAN-24310: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

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-2024-41833?

CVE-2024-41833 has a critical severity rating, indicating significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41833?

To mitigate CVE-2024-41833, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41833?

CVE-2024-41833 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30636 and 24.002.20965, among others.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41833?

CVE-2024-41833 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory.

5

Can CVE-2024-41833 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-41833 can be exploited by an attacker to potentially bypass mitigations like ASLR.

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