CVE-2024-41834: ZDI-CAN-24311: 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41834?

CVE-2024-41834 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41834?

To fix CVE-2024-41834, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version released by Adobe.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41834?

CVE-2024-41834 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, and earlier.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2024-41834 lead to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-41834 could allow attackers to bypass memory protection mechanisms, including ASLR.

5

Is CVE-2024-41834 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2024-41834 is primarily related to vulnerabilities in Adobe software and is not limited to a specific operating system.

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