CVE-2024-41869: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)
First published: Fri Sep 13 2024(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader versions 24.002.21005, 24.001.30159, 20.005.30655, 24.003.20054 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <20.005.30680 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=24.001.0<24.001.30187 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=24.003.0<24.003.20112 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <20.005.30680 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=24.003.0<24.003.20112 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41869?
CVE-2024-41869 has a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41869?
To fix CVE-2024-41869, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-41869?
CVE-2024-41869 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.002.21005, 24.001.30159, 20.005.30655, and 24.003.20054, and earlier.
What is a Use After Free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2024-41869?
A Use After Free vulnerability like CVE-2024-41869 occurs when the program continues to use a memory reference after it has been freed, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
What user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-41869?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-41869 requires user interaction, meaning the user must open a specifically crafted file that triggers the vulnerability.
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